Regulation, Censorship, and the Will to Power
The will to power manifests itself in myriad ways. It can come from the the point of a pen or the point of a sword, from a ballot box to an ammo box, it can come from rules, regulations, and...
Congress
Rep. Michelle Steel Declares Huge Victory In 45th Congressional District Race
Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA) gave a statement on Monday, formally declaring victory in the primary and denouncing her opponents, despite the second place victor having yet to be selected. Since Steel flipped her district in 2020 and defeated then Congressman Harley...
Assemblyman Fong Advances In 20th House District Special Election
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) advanced to the May 21st runoff election for the 2oth U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday in a special election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who retired from the House late last year. After a...
Katie Porter Walks Back Claim that U.S. Senate Primary Was ‘Rigged’
During a “Pod Save America” podcast released Tuesday, Congresswoman and former U.S. Senate candidate Katie Porter (D-CA) said that she regretted saying that the U.S. Senate primary election on March 5th was “rigged,” following major backlash from both Republican and...
The New Fed Contractor Rule is Great! …But Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Says the LA Times
Sometimes alternate realities are fun. A good movie, an engrossing sci-fi book, thinking ever so briefly what you will do with all that money when the lottery ticket you just bought wins. Harmless escapism and, to be blunt, something...
U.S. House 16th District Race Goes Down To The Wire – 60 Votes Between 2nd Place Candidates
A large Secretary of State voting count update late on Wednesday pushed the U.S. House 16th District primary race to be the closest in the state, with Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell) and Santa Clara County Supervisor and former state Senator...
Rep. David Valadao to Face Former Asm. Rudy Salas Again After Close Primary
Former Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D) clinched second place in the primary voting for the 22nd U.S. House District on Wednesday, setting up a rematch against incumbent Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) Since 2013, the former 21st District/current 22nd District covering the...