Politics drove Reagan pledge to put woman on Supreme Court
The candidate for president was in difficult straits and so he made a promise that would change history.If elected, he said, he would shatter more…
Failed GOP candidate convicted of shooting homes of political rivals
March 21 (UPI) -- A federal jury has convicted a former Republican candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives for shooting at the homes…
Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate | Politics News
A ruling by Romania’s central election authority to disqualify pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May’s presidential election rerun has prompted protests. In a…
Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote | Elections News
After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau, shouting ‘freedom!’.Romania’s central election authority has banned far-right pro-Russian candidate…
Here’s what Californians want in their next governor
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Michael Duncan was adjusting the screen on his front door when he paused recently to consider what he wants from California’s next governor.Duncan admittedly…
Trump’s election is a dark night for America’s soul
A convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender is returning to the White House.A candidate who spoke of using the military against political foes and called…
Minnesota’s Walz to consider a third run for governor instead of seeking a U.S Senate seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year and is instead considering a run for a third term…
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
NEW YORK — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through President Trump’s…
Loyalty tests, MAGA checks: How Trump’s White House vets job-seekers
WASHINGTON — Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests, with White House screening teams fanning out to…
Column: RIP Stu Spencer, California political consultant, advisor to presidents
SACRAMENTO — Stu Spencer had certain guideposts he followed as California’s premier political consultant for several decades.Those guideposts helped elect actor Ronald Reagan California governor and,…
Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped | Nicolas Maduro News
Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against incumbent Nicolas Maduro in July’s presidential elections, says masked men abducted his son-in-law in Caracas.Edmundo Gonzalez, the leader of Venezuela’s…
Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate | Nicolas Maduro News
Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears.The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced…
Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson wants to be DNC chairperson
Marianne Williamson speaks to the media following the first day of the CNN Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theater in Detroit on July 30,…
California lawmaker questioned in cannabis corruption investigation
Documents made public by the U.S. attorney’s office last week allege that a public official who fits the profile of state Sen. Susan Rubio was…
Trump taps failed candidate Kari Lake to lead Voice of America | US Election 2024 News
US president-elect names supporter known for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election.United States President-elect Donald Trump has named Kari Lake, a former television…
Will Kamala Harris run for California governor? The question swirls
As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago…
Union’s campaign against Democrat Josh Newman helped Republican Steven Choi win
A University of California workers union was successful in its fight to oust an Orange County Democrat from the state Senate after he did not…
Germany’s far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time | News
Alice Weidel’s nomination comes before snap elections expected in February next year.The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has named party leader Alice Weidel as its…
As voters shift right, Democrats flipped 3 House seats in California
The electoral map in November was largely a sea of red, but there is a bright spot — or really, three — for Golden State…
2026 California governor hopefuls rush to campaign on Trump
SACRAMENTO — When he was running for governor in 2017, Gavin Newsom tapped into the simmering rage of California liberals, at one point boasting on the…