UPDATE: Newsom's Claim That Mike Pence Advocated For 'Conversion Therapy' Is 'Half True'December 2, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined in the chorus of attacks on Donald Trump’s choice for running mate during a speech at the Democratic National Convention, claiming that the Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence advocated for 'conversion therapy.'
California CountsPolitiFact CA: Pence Dodges Question But Doesn’t Outright 'Deny’ EvolutionJuly 29, 2016 | Chris NicholsUPDATE: California Gov. Jerry Brown came out swinging against Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Wednesday. During the Democratic National Convention, Brown accused the GOP vice presidential nominee of denying evolution. We rated this as 'Half True.'
California CountsLive Blog: Prominent Sacramento Republican Says He'll Vote For HillaryJuly 28, 2016 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 6:10 p.m.: A prominent Sacramento Republican addressed the Democratic National Convention tonight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day FourJuly 28, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. State Government reporter Ben Bradford is with the California Delegation. He'll recap the events from last night and update what's happening now at the convention. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsLive Blog: Gov. Jerry Brown Rails Against Trump's Views On Climate Change At The DNCJuly 27, 2016 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 4:50 p.m.: California Governor Jerry Brown ripped into Donald Trump in his speech this afternoon to the Democratic National Convention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsDoes California Really Have The '6th Largest Economy On Planet Earth?'July 27, 2016 | Chris NicholsState Senate leader Kevin de León repeated a claim this week that California has "the sixth largest economy" on Earth, while speaking at the Democratic National Convention. The statement checks out, but ignores some key context.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day ThreeJuly 27, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. We are first joined by the Political Junkie Ken Rudin and then given live updates from our state government reporter Ben Bradford on the split in the California Delegation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsHillary Clinton Named Democratic Presidential NomineeJuly 26, 2016 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 10:07 p.m.: Delegates officially named Hillary Clinton the first female nominee for a major party to run for president of the United States Of America Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day TwoJuly 26, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. State government reporter Ben Bradford is with the California Delegation – which is split between Clinton and Bernie Sanders supporters – and he joins us live on Insight today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsHistory And Hostility As Clinton Ascends To NominationJuly 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 11 p.m.: (AP) — A glass ceiling is shattering at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton ascends to the nomination with Tuesday's roll call of the states, making her the first woman to lead a major party into a White House race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
