Fred Whittaker – California Globe

Outrage Over Gov. Newsom’s Padilla Senate Appointment Grows in CA

December 24, 2020 3:24 amDecember 24, 2020 7:11 am

On Wednesday, outrage grew from Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to select California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill out Kamala Harris’ term as Senator. While Gov. Newsom’s selection was well-received by some, with many noting the historical significance of...

‘Compromised’ Alex Padilla is Controversial Pick for California U.S. Senate Seat

December 24, 2020 2:03 amDecember 23, 2020 10:13 pm

With the unsurprising news that California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he selected the state’s elected Secretary of State Alex Padilla to finish out Senator Kamala Harris’ tenure as U.S. Senator, many involved in state politics are flummoxed. Padilla...