California Elections

The Real Solyndra Scandal

The Huffington Post | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.08.2012

Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.), the 20-term incumbent facing a surprisingly competitive race in California's 15th congressional district, drew headlines r...

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Republicans Lose Big on Redistricting Gamble, Brown Moves Forward

William Bradley | Posted 03.31.2012

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The California Republican Party put most of its remaining marbles on a desperate bid to derail the Citizens Redistricting Commission. That effort ended in abject failure on Friday.

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Guess Who Leads The Fundraising Pack -- By A Mile?

| Posted 10.04.2011

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This article comes to us courtesy of California Watch. By Chase Davis The semiannual state campaign filing deadline passed this week, and Lt. Go...

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Brown Pulls Ahead

AP | JULIET WILLIAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Buoyed by a surge in support from women and Latinos, Democrat Jerry Brown has taken a lead in the California governor's rac...

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Dems Fear Losing House Would 'Devastate California'

Los Angeles Magazine | Rick Jacobs | Posted 05.25.2011

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For most of the 20th century, California had virtually no role in congressional leadership. The all-powerful committee chairs were from the South, the...

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Dems Win Big In California

The Huffington Post | Billy Silverman | Posted 05.25.2011

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While it's sheer size alone makes any California election a focus of national attention, a combination of high-profile and big money races in this par...

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Lessons From California Have Some Dems Clamoring For A 2012 Legalization Initiative

Posted 05.25.2011

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As California Democrats begin to pull ahead in competitive statwide races, some are asking whether the Proposition 19, a ballot initiative to legalize...

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Loretta Sanchez, Democratic Congresswoman, Says 'Vietnamese' Are Trying To Take Her Seat

The Orange County Register | Doug Irving | Posted 05.25.2011

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Democratic Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, D-Santa Ana, said in a recent Spanish-language interview that "the Vietnamese" and Republicans are trying to...

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Office of State Attorney General

Christine Bronstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Until recently I had no idea how much control the Attorney General has over my uterus. As Attorney General, Kamala Harris will make choice a priority in her administration.

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California Congressional Challengers On Hunger Strike To Force Debate With Duncan Hunter

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

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California Congressional challengers in the Golden State's 52nd Congressional District are in the midst of a hunger strike designed to force incumbent...

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Meg Whitman, Jerry Brown Spar Over Governor Debates

The Huffington Post | Jeremy Binckes | Posted 05.25.2011

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With the primaries over, and the final field for November set, the two candidates in the California governor's race have engaged in a rhetorical stand...

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Carly Fiorina Open Mic Excuse: 'I Was Quoting A Friend' Mocking Barbara Boxer's Hair (VIDEO)

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ― Carly Fiorina says she was quoting a friend when she was caught on an open microphone making fun of an opponent's hairsty...

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Carly Fiorina Open Mic Video: GOP Senate Candidate Mocks Barbara Boxer's Hair

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

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That didn't take long. Fresh off a victory and preparing for an appearance on KXTV in Sacramento Wednesday morning, California Republican Senate candi...

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California Rejects PG&E, Despite Spending $46 Million

Paul Hogarth | Posted 05.25.2011

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Last night's defeat of Prop 16 was one of the most historic victories in California history. Californians want a choice in the marketplace that provides them with renewable energy sources.

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California Election Results 2010: June 8 Primaries

Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP/Huffington Post) The California primary elections for governor and Senate went largely as expected on Tuesday night, but now all eyes turn to what...

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Obama's Approval Slipping In California

Posted 05.25.2011

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A Field Poll released today finds President Obama's approval rating in California continues to slip from 65% one year ago. The Sacramento Bee reports:...

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Steve Bing Gives Big To Change Term-Limits Law

Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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An effort to alter California's term-limits law got a new financial backer last week -- multimillionaire Steve Bing. ...

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Corporations Using Ballot Inititives To Gut Regulations, Consumer Protections

Los Angeles Times | Michael Hiltzik | Posted 05.25.2011

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The phenomenon of corporations buying their way onto the California election ballot is fast reaching epidemic proportions. If the multimillion-dollar ...

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