
Outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-California) both praised and chastised fellow Democrat and Secretary of State John Kerry during Tuesday’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. On Iran, Boxer said point-blank that Iran cannot be trusted “for one second.” She then went on to clarify her belief that while the people of Iran could be trusted, the government and regime cannot be.
by Adelle Nazarian26 Feb 2015, 6:35 AM PST0

California attorney general Kamala Harris, who recently announced a run to replace outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) next year, said Wednesday that she is “not morally opposed” to marijuana legalization in the state, calling it “an inevitability.”
by Daniel Nussbaum20 Feb 2015, 5:50 AM PST0

The leader in the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) in America’s most liberal state is… Republican Condoleezza Rice, according to a new Field Poll released Wednesday. Rice, the former Secretary of State and Stanford don, is backed by 49% of voters–ahead of Attorney General Kamala Harris, the liberal Democrat who was the first to declare.
by Joel B. Pollak18 Feb 2015, 6:27 AM PST0

When Neel Kashkari made his ill-fated run for governor last year against popular incumbent Democrat Jerry Brown, many thought Kashkari’s real goal was establishing his statewide credentials so that he might challenge for Senate once one of the two long-serving incumbents retired. But Kashkari said this weekend that he would not challenge for the open seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer, according to the Sacramento Bee, meaning that no Republicans have yet declared for the race.
by Joel B. Pollak8 Feb 2015, 5:20 AM PST0

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) was deeply unpopular among Californians last fall, with only 41% of adults and 45% of likely voters approving of her performance, according to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). However, her decision to retire has been followed by a dramatic increase in her popularity: 53% of adults and 51% of likely voters now approve in a new PPIC poll.
by Joel B. Pollak29 Jan 2015, 2:33 PM PST0

Wednesday on “Democracy Now,” Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) said the fossil fuel that will be transported through the Keystone pipeline is “the filthiest dirtiest oil” that leaves a “dangerous” “trail of misery,” and has been part of the same sort
by Pam Key28 Jan 2015, 10:56 AM PST0

Although former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa asserted on Thursday that he has not decided whether to run for Barbara Boxer’s vacant Senate seat, according to the Los Angeles Times, Latinos frustrated with the apparent anointment of Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris for the post may act as a catalyst for his candidacy.
by William Bigelow23 Jan 2015, 12:23 PM PST0

Billionaire climate change activist Tom Steyer will not seek to replace U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer in 2016, a decision that came after Boxer announced in early January that she will not seek re-election.
by Michelle Moons22 Jan 2015, 2:40 PM PST0

It’s hard to imagine someone worse for California than Barbara Boxer, but Steyer does a good job fitting the bill. Does this sound like the profile of someone that would appeal to liberal voters?
by Jon Fleischman15 Jan 2015, 10:00 AM PST0

Adding another potential candidate for outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer’s seat, U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-48) came mere syllables shy of declaring she will be running against Kamala Harris in 2016 in a Facebook post Tuesday; Harris is the first person to
by Adelle Nazarian14 Jan 2015, 5:54 AM PST0

Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the first person to officially declare her candidacy for outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer’s seat in 2016. She has already started fundraising and is perceived as one of the stronger contenders from the Democratic side in a field of strong potential contenders.
by Adelle Nazarian13 Jan 2015, 10:14 AM PST0

California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris is expected to announce Tuesday that she will be seeking retiring Senator Barbara Boxer’s seat in 2016. The anticipated news comes on the heels of Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom’s Monday Facebook announcement that he would not be competing for Boxer’s seat.
by Adelle Nazarian13 Jan 2015, 4:27 AM PST0

California’s Lieutenant Governor, Gavin Newsom, announced on Monday that he will not be pursuing retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer’s (D-CA) seat come 2016, clearing his name from the list of potential contenders of Democrats and Republicans.
by Adelle Nazarian12 Jan 2015, 11:10 AM PST0

The list of possible successors to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) come 2016 is rife with many names, not the least of which is California’s longest-serving Gov. Jerry Brown. Should Brown choose to run for Boxer’s seat in 2016, the Golden State could witness a calculated progression in power that would result in many familiar faces for years to come–and possibly another eight to 10 years of Brown.
by Adelle Nazarian11 Jan 2015, 11:11 AM PST0

Tom Del Beccaro, former Chairman of the California Republican Party, announced he is considering a bid Friday for the Senate seat of outgoing Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer. In a statement, Del Beccaro said Boxer’s upcoming retirement provides the state with
by Daniel Nussbaum10 Jan 2015, 5:46 PM PST0

Billionaire global warming zealot Tom Steyer may be throwing his hat in the ring to run for the California senate seat opening in 2016 now that Democrat Barbara Boxer announced that she is stepping down.
by Robert Wilde9 Jan 2015, 8:51 AM PST0

It has been said the wait for Boxer or her colleague, Senator Dianne Feinstein, to retire has been like driving around a full parking lot waiting for a spot to open up. Well, with the news that one of those spots (at least) is going to be open, a lot of aspiring United States Senators will be jockeying to get into the position. Boxer’s early announcement means there will be plenty of time for anyone thinking about running to assess his or her chances and jump into the fray.
by Jon Fleischman9 Jan 2015, 4:46 AM PST0

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) announced her retirement in a YouTube video interview that ends with an original poem, read by the senator, smiling at her short-pants wearing, eldest grandson, Zach. Follow Pam Key on Twitter @pamkeyNEN
by Pam Key8 Jan 2015, 12:48 PM PST0

Boxer’s likely successor will be a Democrat, with members of that party who could be vying for that slot in no short supply. Yet while it will likely prove to be an uphill battle for Republican candidates, there are a few who might consider taking a stab at the seat. Here is a list of the top contenders.
by Adelle Nazarian8 Jan 2015, 12:33 PM PST0

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) announced on Thursday that she will retire from her position after finishing her fourth term in office and more than three decades in Congress. Neither age nor the tremendous political raucous and fighting played roles in her decision.
by Adelle Nazarian8 Jan 2015, 9:25 AM PST0

Thursday, during her weekly press briefing, House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave an emotional display after learning from reporters her fellow Californian, Sen. Babara Boxer (D-CA), tweeted a retirement announcement. Pelosi said, ” She called me, said she want to
by Pam Key8 Jan 2015, 9:05 AM PST0

Back in early, November Breitbart News featured a story about the speculation that California’s junior United States Senator, Barbara Boxer, might retire. The piece opened: In 2016, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) will be up for re-election for the fifth time. California’s
by Jon Fleischman9 Dec 2014, 6:27 AM PST0

SACRAMENTO, California — In 2016, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) will be up for re-election for the fifth time. California’s junior Senator was first elected in 1992, in a close race that she won by just under 5% of the
by Jon Fleischman7 Nov 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

Former United States Secretary of State and U.S. senator Hillary Clinton has announced she will be in Hollywood on Oct. 20 for an exclusive fundraiser to benefit the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Co-chairs for the Grassroots Victory Project event include
by Kelli Serio14 Oct 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

Hollywood’s already launched a weekly, one-hour campaign commercial for Hillary in the form of the news series “Madam Secretary.” But that’s what’s known as an in-kind contribution. If Hillary’s going to deliver a third Obama term, she’s going to need
by John Nolte24 Sep 2014, 9:06 AM PST0