Five Things To Look For As California Votes
Voters in California will play no role in the high profile national elections that have dominated the public stage, but here are some important issues and elections to watch in the Golden State.
2016 senate races
California Senate Race: Loretta Sanchez Forced to Look for Republican Votes
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) is trying to woo Republicans to vote for her in the race against California Attorney General Kamala Harris for retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)’s seat.
Harris-Sanchez: ‘Historic’ Democrat-Only Senate Showdown
California Attorney General Kamala Harris pulled off a commanding first place finish in the crowded race to replace retiring Barbara Boxer in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday — a win thanks in large part to the flooded field of Republican and “no party preference” candidates in a “jungle” primary.
Loretta Sanchez Touts Washington Record in California
Rep. Loretta Sanchez is using an unusual weapon in her campaign to replace outgoing liberal Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA): her record in Washington.
Planned Parenthood IDs Sen. Kelly Ayotte as First 2016 Target
Democrat-backing Planned Parenthood has identified Sen. Kelly Ayotte as its first target in the 2016 Senate races when Democrats hope to regain control of the chamber. Planned Parenthood Votes, which is the abortion business’s advocacy group, is launching its first televised
California Democrat: ‘Muslims Have to Help Us’
California Democrat Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) protested Monday that she is not anti-Muslim, after remarks last week that “anywhere between 5 and 20 percent” of Muslims support an Islamic caliphate “in any way possible.”
California Democrat Doubles Down on Claim 20% of Muslims Support Extremism
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), who warned last week that 5% to 20% of Muslims may “have a desire for a caliphate and to institute that in any way possible,” faces a backlash from critics in California.
Kamala Harris Cleared, but Campaign Woes Mount
California Attorney General Kamala Harris has been cleared in an ethics inquiry over personal gifts–but her financial management of her campaign is drawing serious criticism.
Gun Owner Calls out Kamala Harris for Abusing His Rights
The man from whom California Department of Justice (DOJ) agents confiscated 500 guns and over 100,000 rounds of ammunition says he did not know he was in the state’s mental health database and that the DOJ broke a promise to keep his name concealed until he had time to ascertain if he should be in the database.
Tammy Duckworth Suddenly Cares About Syria Refugees
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who is running for Mark Kirk’s U.S. Senate seat, is suddenly speaking out about Syrian refugees, after doing and saying nothing for years.
Kamala Harris: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems
California Attorney General Kamala Harris has replaced campaign manager Rory Steele after her campaign, flush with cash, spent nearly all of it.
Kamala Harris: Raising Money—and Spending It
In the last three months, California Attorney General Kamala Harris has pulled out all the stops in her campaign for the U.S. Senate, spending $1.4 million of the $1.8 million she raised while amassing another $400,000 in debts.
Student Body-Slams Principal in Sacramento High School Fight
A student body-slammed the principal of Florin High School in Sacramento during a fight Monday that required police to arrest three students.
Poll: Voters Unsure About Dianne Feinstein in 2018
Californians are divided over whether they want incumbent Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to seek a fifth term in 2018 after her current term ends, according to a new Field Poll.
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.
Senate Candidate Del Beccaro Proposes Flat Tax
Tom Del Beccaro, former chair of the California Republican Party and a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016, proposed a flat tax on Tuesday.
Rocky Chavez Slams Kamala Harris
Assemblyman Rocky Chavez (R-Oceanside), a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, likened Democratic rival Kamala Harris to socialist Bernie Sanders in remarks to the press corps Saturday at the California Republican Convention.
Del Beccaro Joins Race for Boxer’s Seat
Former California Republican Party chair Thomas Del Beccaro announced Sunday that he will seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by incumbent liberal Democrat Barbara Boxer upon her retirement in 2017. Del Beccaro is the second major Republican running for the seat, which is also being contested by Assemblymember Rocky Chavez (R-Oceanside).