Conservative commentator Steve Hilton announces a run for California governor

Steve Hilton, a conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, has announced that he will run for governor, a prominent Republican, in 2026, and will take part in the 2026 race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. “California means America means to the world. Let’s make California a place of opportunity again, create great jobs, great homes, […]

Mark Halperin Lists Reasons Kamala Won’t Risk Running For California Governor

Political analyst Mark Halperin appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday, explaining why former vice president Kamala Harris is unlikely to run for governor of California. A Politico/UC Berkeley poll released Tuesday said 36% of California policy influencers felt “indifference” about Kamala Harris’ potential candidate for governor, signaling widespread indifference towards her positive bid. When he appeared […]

Democratic Governor Wants To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs That Vanished During Her Term

Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pledged to rejuvenate America’s stagnant manufacturing industry, but her state’s own manufacturing sector has declined significantly in recent years. Whitmer gave Wednesday speech In Washington, DC, we repeat the vision that President Donald Trump’s vision will lead to the “.The Golden AgeAmerican manufacturing. Despite expressing support for domestic manufacturing, […]

Column: Becerra boasts about his anti-Trump resume in bid for governor

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Arizona governor talks potential impacts of tariffs on Mexico during Yuma visit

Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – President Donald Trump has updated his threat to impose sudden tariffs on imports from Mexico, which is not sitting well with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. As Mexico is Arizona’s largest trading partner, these tariffs could have a major impact on the state’s economy. In a state speech in Yuma on Thursday, […]

Democrats running for governor take digs at Harris’ delayed decision on the race

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has called for a prolonged decision on whether to run for governor, winning other Democrats in 2026, and saying the state now needs leaders to protect Californians and combat President Trump’s destructive policies. Criticism of Harris’ late decision, expected this summer, varies from sharp and direct to diagonal and circuitry. […]

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