State GovernmentFormer White House Advisor Steve Bannon Will Headline Calif. GOP ConventionOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans gather in Anaheim this weekend for the state party’s semi-annual convention – with former White House advisor Steve Bannon headlining the list of speakers.
Nevada Gov. Sandoval Opposes GOP Health BillMay 5, 2017Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he remains opposed to a GOP congressional plan to repeal or replace many provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
GOP Fundraiser Meg Whitman Endorses ClintonAugust 3, 2016(AP) - Top Republican donor and fundraiser Meg Whitman is endorsing Democrat Hillary Clinton for president, saying she cannot support a candidate who has "exploited anger, grievance, xenophobia and racial division."
California CountsLive Blog: California Delegation Casts Vote For Donald Trump As Republican NomineeJuly 19, 2016 | Ben AdlerUPDATE 7:59 p.m.: California delegates voted Tuesday to officially name Donald Trump as the Republican party's presidential nominee. Meanwhile, staffers and volunteers with the delegation have come down with norovirus.
California CountsLive Blog: California Delegates Have Prime Spot On GOP Convention FloorJuly 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: 5:30 p.m.: The old saying goes "Location, location, location" -- and California's Republican National Convention delegates are seeing the best and worst of that phrase. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
GOP Senate Candidates Make Pitches At State ConventionMay 2, 2016(AP) - Republican candidates for U.S. Senate made cameo appearances before a sparse crowd at a state party convention, underscoring the scant public attention the contest has generated in a state dominated by Democrats.
California CountsGOP Presidential Candidates Court California RepublicansMay 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans aren't used to being wooed by presidential candidates for anything other than money. But this weekend's state GOP convention in Burlingame drew all three active candidates, as well as hundreds of protesters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Social Media Compilation Of Trump Protests At #CAGOPConventionApril 29, 2016Presidential candidate Donald Trump brought out protesters at the California GOP convention Friday. We've collected social media reaction and coverage of what happened in Burlingame.
DevelopingIs There Really A Solid Anti-Trump Bloc Of GOP Voters?February 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerMany analysts have suggested that as Trump's competitors drop out of the race, the anti-Trump vote will consolidate behind his leading opponent. But interviews with Reno voters over the last week suggest it's a much more nuanced picture. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP's Future At Stake In June PrimaryMay 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerTim Donnelly and Neel Kashkari both want to be governor –- but they have two very different visions for the California Republican Party. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler looks at the battle for the California GOP’s future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.