Columnists debate Gavin Newsom’s controversial podcast
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom has a new political podcast, in case you hadn’t heard, and he’s not the only one who’s talking.California’s gallivanting governor has made national…
Should Democrats fight Trump all out or pick their battles?
These are times that try Democratic souls.Shut out of power in Washington and facing an unbridled president taking a sledgehammer to parts of the federal…
The election year was bruising for America. What does 2025 hold?
SACRAMENTO — How do you summarize — or make sense of — 2024? It’s been a year of upheaval, division, winners and losers. And perhaps most…
Kamala Harris crushes it in her Democratic convention speech
CHICAGO — On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, expectations were high and rumors were rampant. Speculation of a surprise guest — Taylor Swift?…
At DNC, Barack and Michelle Obama bring fire and vengeance
CHICAGO — Barack and Michelle Obama resurfaced, with a vengeance.Doug Emhoff, the nation’s second gentleman, turned on the goofy charm.A number of rhetorical torches were passed.With…
Democratic convention will test whether Harris can keep momentum alive
CHICAGO — One month ago, Democrats were anticipating a very different convention than the exuberant event planned this week on the shores of Lake Michigan.The expectation…
Long-winded Trump bores convention to end
MILWAUKEE — After all the buildup, you almost expected Donald Trump to walk on water to reach the stage.But on Thursday night the Republican presidential nominee…
Republican Convention a split screen between nasty and nice
MILWAUKEE — J.D. Vance introduced himself by throwing down the age card.Donald Trump Jr. got some things off his chest.And for the second night in…
J.D. Vance is crowned heir apparent on Day 1 of RNC
MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump got a new partner.Joe Biden got dragged as old and senile.Republican delegates — and those watching on TV — got an earful…
At Republican National Convention, which Trump will show up?
The Republican National Convention opens Monday in Milwaukee at one of the most tumultuous times in modern American history.The four-day event is a make-good of…
What should Democrats do now? L.A. Times columnists slug it out
It seems as though we’re at a hinge point in our country’s history.Or, at the least, living through some very strange and scary times.A former…