Harry Reid: Sorry, Joe Biden Will Not Be at Democratic Debate
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid delivered a disappointing message to the assembled media throng before the Democratic debate: Vice President Joe Biden is not going to be onstage.
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At Dem Debate, Bernie Sanders Bets on Red
One of the strangest sights in Las Vegas ahead of the Democratic debate this week has been Sen. Bernie Sanders’s enormous image flashing over the Strip outside the Wynn casino.
Steve Wynn: ‘There is a Chance’ I Could Support Hillary Clinton
Steve Wynn, the host of Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, is known for harsh criticisms of President Barack Obama but said recently that he could support Hillary Clinton for President.
Hillary Clinton Brings Her Act to Las Vegas
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made an early appearance Monday evening in Sin City ahead of Tuesday’s first Democratic debate at the luxurious Wynn hotel. There, she joined a protest across the Strip by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which is trying to organize the workers at the Trump International Hotel.
Berkeley Leads Observance of ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
While most of the nation observes Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12, the City of Berkeley, CA will observe “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”
California Dems Don’t Want Jerry Brown to Run for President
A new Field poll shows that likely Democratic primary voters in California prefer that Governor Jerry Brown stay out of the presidential race, 48% to 39%. In contrast, almost two-thirds want to see Vice President Joe Biden enter the race.
Jim Webb Could Be Democratic Debate’s Big Winner
Former Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) is stuck at the bottom of the polls, but could be the biggest winner of the Democratic debate in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening.
Anti-Religious Slurs Carved into Cars at UC Davis
Police are searching for a suspect who carved anti-religious hate messages on cars in a parking lot at the University of California Davis on Saturday.
Obama Raises Money in CA off Kevin McCarthy’s Misfortune
President Barack Obama raised money across California this weekend, while U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy went into seclusion upon returning home to Bakersfield. Obama even poked fun at the turmoil in Republican ranks, which intensified when McCarthy withdrew from the Speaker’s race in the House.
Meet Peter Roskam, Dark Horse Candidate for Speaker
The last time Republicans faced a crisis of succession for Speaker of the House, they turned to a quiet figure from Illinois, Dennis Hastert, to lead them. With Peter Roskam, the House GOP may again find the answer in Illinois.
3 Orange County Beaches Closed Due to Sharks
Three beaches–Bolsa Chica, Surfside and Sunset–have been closed as of Thursday evening due to shark sightings.
Blue State Blues: The Tea Party’s Last Chance to Take Power
Since the Tea Party arose in 2009, it has achieved two major goals, but failed to fulfill its third and most important task: taking power.
Ben Carson Just Said What Jews Tell Each Other About Guns
Dr. Ben Carson said that Hitler’s murder of Jews “would have been greatly diminished” if they had been armed. That, to the Washington Post’s Vanessa Williams, is a scandal. It is, however, what many Jews often tell each other.
Shock: Kevin McCarthy Quits Race for Speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) dropped out of the race for Speaker of the House suddenly on Thursday morning, telling Republican colleagues in a caucus meeting that he no longer felt he could lead.
California Poll: Trump, Carson, Fiorina, Rubio on Top
A new Field Poll released Thursday shows that Donald Trump leads among likely Republican primary voters in California–although Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Marco Rubio are within the margin of error.
UCLA Frat Blasted for Kanye West-Themed ‘Blackface’ Party
A UCLA fraternity that allegedly hosted a Kanye West- and Kim Kardashian-themed party is being accused of racism after some guests dressed in costumes apparently resembling “blackface.”
Video: Small Bulldog Chases 2 Bears from SoCal Home
A 20-pound French bulldog named Jules is being hailed for bravery after chasing away two large bear cubs from a Southern California home.
Democrats Want to Put Citizens United on California Ballot
The California Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether the Democrat-dominated state legislature can put a referendum on the 2016 ballot about the Citizens United ruling.
Iran Deal: Republicans Want Terror Victims Paid First
Republicans are championing a new bill that will force Iran to compensate American victims of Iranian terror before it can use any sanctions relief funds it receives from the Iran deal.
Blacks Left out of Liberal San Francisco’s Prosperity
San Francisco is enjoying the benefits of a new tech boom, but black residents are left behind–or leaving.
That’s the story told by new data on incomes, which show that white, Asian and Latino residents saw increases in 2014, but blacks saw their incomes fall by nearly 5 percent,
Report: Police Foil California School Shooting Plot
Police have arrested four teenagers in Tuolumne, California in connection with a plot to shoot students at Summerville High School. The four allegedly had a list of intended victims and had stockpiled weapons, USA Today reports.
Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel for Killing 2 Terrorists
The Palestinian Authority has condemned Israel for killing two Arab terrorists, both of whom were shot while stabbing innocent Israeli civilians in Jerusalem.
California’s Republicans Divided over Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) hails from Bakersfield in the Central Valley. But local Republicans are divided about his prospects as Speaker of the House, as McCarthy emerges as the likely candidate to replace John Boehner, who announced his resignation last month, effective Oct. 31.
Santa Monica Named ‘Drunkest City in California’
It’s the end of the road, the last stop on the fabled Route 66. Locals call it the “People’s Republic” for its left-wing politics. Now Santa Monica has a new title: “Drunkest City in California.”
Time to Retire the Phrase ‘Trigger Warning’
After yet another mass shooting on campus, the time may have come to retire the phrase “trigger warning” itself.
