Californians Are Seriously Unenthused About A Hypothetical Kamala Harris Gubernatorial Bid, Poll Finds
Some Californians have little experience with the prospect of former Vice President Kamala Harris launching a governor bid. Politico and UC Berkeley Citrin Center The vote was released on Tuesday. Opinion survey Two groups of California voters and “policy influencers” asked the state governor to choose from a list of emotions Harris may have felt […]
Column: Becerra boasts about his anti-Trump resume in bid for governor
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Sen. Michael Bennet Announces 2026 Bid For Governor, Would Get To Pick Successor If Successful
Democrat Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett announced Friday morning that he is running to become the state’s next governor in the 2026 medium cycle. The senator has declared the intent to set up a competitive major battle with Governor Jared Police, a term-limited incumbent Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Police, of the Blue State government, a major […]
Stephen A. Smith Suggests Growing Influence Of Bernie Sanders And AOC In Democratic Party Fuels His Potential 2028 Bid
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday hinted that independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democrat New York State Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez helped open their minds to the 2028 presidential election. Smith said Monday on the National Broadcasting Agency (NAB) that he had no interest in pursuing a presidency, but that he has shown that he […]
Mitch McConnell Joins With Dems To Oppose Senior ‘America First’ Defense Nominee’s Confirmation Bid
The Senate voted primarily in line with party policy to approve Elbridge Colby’s nomination to serve as the Pentagon under policy secretary Tuesday afternoon. Senator vote 54-45 will check Colby and former Senate majority leader of former Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell to vote “no” on the nomination. Colby’s successful confirmation vote comes after the Senate […]
‘Sick Of This Mess’: Stephen A. Smith Leaves Door Open To Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith officially said he has “opened all the doors” on X on Monday despite “thinking about being a politician.” Speculation about the host of “The Stephen A. Smith Show” began in February when he said he would run as a Democrat if he was forced, despite not wanting to run. While rejecting […]
Bill Maher Tells Chris Cuomo Why He Thinks His Brother’s NYC Mayoral Bid Will Go Down In Flames
Comedian Bill Maher told News Nation host Chris Cuomo on Sunday’s podcast. The former governor faced accusations of underreporting the number of deaths in the state’s nursing home after his administration’s instructions that allowed thousands of Covid-19 positive patients to enter the facility. Maher,Club RandomHe said that the issue is politically insurmountable for Cuomo’s mayoral […]
Mike Lindell Teases Bid To Replace Tim Walz As Governor
Mypillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell announced Monday that he is considering running in Minnesota’s 2026 governor’s race. Lindell – Minnesota residents – I insisted Waltz “no one wants” as governor. In particular,ncumbent season 2 Democrat Governor Minnesota Tim Waltz Although he qualifies for reelection, his name floats as a potential candidate for the 2028 […]
Taxpayer-Funded Think Tank’s Legal Bid To Repel DOGE Goes Down In Flames
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to block the Government’s Department of Efficiency (DOGE) from controlling the US Institute of Peace (USIP) and rejected an urgent request from exiled board members seeking recovery. The ruling took a blow for expelling USIP leadership, who alleged that their removal violated USIP laws and that the Institute’s Congress-funded […]
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley loses her bid to get her job back
The Los Angeles City Council has rejected former fire chief Christine Crowley’s bid to regain his job of leading one of the nation’s largest fire departments over fierce objections from the firefighters’ union. The council voted 13-2 for Crawley’s reinstatement on Tuesday, handing Mayor Karen Bass a much-needed political victory and a show of support […]