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Will She Or Won’t She?

December 3, 2018 1:45 pmDecember 4, 2018 11:59 am

California Senator Kamala Harris, a much-hyped but utterly untested possible 2020 Democratic presidential nomination contender, said this weekend she would decide over the holidays whether to make a White House bid. “It’s a very serious decision. Over the holiday I...

Garamendi says Pelosi as Speaker is the Change Democrats Need

November 30, 2018 1:18 pmDecember 3, 2018 3:35 pm

Although Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was able to capture a Speaker of the House nomination earlier this week following a closed-door vote between House Democrats, numerous same-party Representatives still don’t approve. Despite 32 Democrats voting against her during the nomination,...

Swalwell Prefers Gov Shutdown if Mueller Isn’t Protected

November 29, 2018 7:45 amNovember 29, 2018 6:06 pm

It what has been an extremely large amount of recent cable news appearances, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-East Bay) is hot on Trump’s heels once again as he has suggested to MSNBC’s Hallie Jackson that Congress should consider a government shutdown...

Rouda and Rohrabacher Prove Politics can be put Aside

November 28, 2018 2:25 pm

Although lame-duck sessions don’t usually prove to be good for much, Congressman-Elect Harley Rouda is looking to make the best of his time before transitioning into office come January. Tweeting today from Congressman Dana Rohrabacher’s D.C. office, the once fearsome...

Pelosi set to Reclaim Speaker Gavel for Second Time

November 28, 2018 1:02 pm

Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) has been chosen by House Democrats as the newest nominee for Speaker of the House following a closed door vote today. Running unopposed during the Democratic caucus election, Pelosi was able to swiftly silence all Speaker...

California’s 21st CD is Last to be Called Nationwide

November 27, 2018 3:52 pm

It appears Republican incumbent David Valadao may be heading for the exits after new vote counts depict Democratic challenger TJ Cox now in the lead. The fight over California’s 21st Congressional District which encompasses parts of Kings County, western Fresno...

Pelosi Slowly Silencing Speakership Opponents

November 27, 2018 8:30 amNovember 27, 2018 12:15 pm

Following a letter released last week by 16 House Democrats who signed on to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s campaign for Speaker of the House, it appears some are backing out following immense pressure put on by the longtime Democratic powerhouse. Following...