Has Obama Endorsed In The California Governor’s Race? No.May 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsA recent campaign mailer and TV ad feature former President Barack Obama warmly embracing California candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa, conveying the possible impression that Obama has endorsed the former mayor of Los Angeles.
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.
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?
State GovernmentRecording Artist, Puppeteer Among 27 Candidates for California GovernorApril 2, 2018 | Chris NicholsFormer big city mayors, a puppeteer and a even a ‘transhumanist lecturer’ are all officially running for California governor. Voters will be able to select from 27 people on the recently published certified list of candidates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Villaraigosa Neglects Key Facts In Claim Single-Payer ‘Forces Seniors Off Medicare’March 8, 2018Would seniors in California really be forced off Medicare by the single-payer health plan backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom?
Do Only A Fraction Of California’s Latino And Black Students Go To Four-Year Colleges?December 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsDemocratic candidate for California governor Antonio Villaraigosa described the lack of poor and minority students at state universities as a "crisis," and PolitiFact California takes a look at some of the statistics mentioned in his interview.
State GovernmentSingle-Payer Is Lone Contrast In First Meeting Of Democratic Gubernatorial CandidatesOctober 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerWhen the four Democratic candidates in next year’s California governor’s race debated for the first time Sunday, they really only disagreed over one thing: single-payer health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did LA’s Violent Crime Drop By Nearly Half During Villaraigosa’s Time As Mayor?October 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsDuring his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail?September 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
State GovernmentCandidate for California Governor Gavin Newsom Far Ahead In Race For CashAugust 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsNewsom has raised more money during first half of this year than the three other top Democrats in the governor's race – combined.
