State GovernmentGavin Newsom, John Cox Debate Debates In California Governor’s RaceAugust 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerWith large leads in both polls and fundraising, Democrat Gavin Newsom is signaling that he’ll only hold one general election debate against Republican John Cox in the California governor’s race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did Gavin Newsom 'Separate Families And Deport Children' In San Francisco?July 12, 2018 | Chris NicholsJohn Cox, Newsom's GOP opponent in the race for California governor, made this claim. PolitiFact California found there's some truth, but it's also missing some important context.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Endorses Gavin Newsom In California Governor's RaceJune 13, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe governor’s endorsement is no surprise. He and Newsom are both Democrats and their family ties go back decades.
Fact-Checking Gavin Newsom’s Attack: John Chiang ‘Lost Track Of $31 Billion’June 1, 2018In a recent TV attack ad in the California governor’s race, Gavin Newsom’s campaign claimed "the state auditor found (John) Chiang lost track of $31 billion," when he was state controller. But did the ad get its facts straight? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did A GOP Candidate For California Governor Really Donate To Jerry Brown And Gavin Newsom?May 25, 2018 | Chris NicholsDid Travis Allen, arguably the most conservative candidate for California governor, donate campaign money to three of the state’s leading liberal Democrats? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Gavin Newsom And Kevin McCarthy Both Want The Same Results In California’s June Gubernatorial PrimaryMay 4, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere’s some fresh intrigue in the California governor’s race just days before voting begins, with a big-name endorsement on the Republican side and the first attack ad on the Democratic side.
Tale Of Two Different Gavin Newsom TV AdsApril 30, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California on Friday rated False a claim in the campaign’s "First" ad, which is still airing statewide, but later we noticed a separate TV ad that had similar talking points but omitted the claim Newsom was "first" to take on the NRA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom Continues To Pile Up Campaign Cash In California Governor’s RaceApril 27, 2018 | Chris NicholsNew campaign finance figures show Newsom raised $4.6 million from January through late April and has $20 million in cash on hand, far more than any other candidate in the race for governor.
Gavin Newsom’s False Claim He Was ‘First To Take On The NRA And Win’April 27, 2018 | Chris NicholsAlthough Gavin Newsom led the passage of Proposition 63 in 2016, is it really enough to qualify him as "the first to take on the National Rifle Association and win?"
Fact-Checking TV Ads In California Governor’s RaceApril 25, 2018 | Chris NicholsTwo new TV ads paint rosy biographical pictures of the top Democrats in the race for California governor. But how accurate are these ads?
