By Martin Wisckol | [email protected] | Orange County RegisterFebruary 25, 2018 at 1:30 pm Two Democratic candidates in targeted Southern California GOP House districts won dramatic endorsements from the state party on Sunday, Feb. 25, buoying their odds in emerging from large and contentious Democratic fields in those races. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom talks with delegate Swanee Edwards during a town hall meeting at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)Democratic candidate for California Governor John Chiang shakes hands with a supporter at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, center, and his wife Patricia Govea, left, walk after a campaign rally held during the 2018 California Democrats State … [Read more...] about Dave Min, Hans Keirstead win state Democratic Party nods in House races against Walters, Rohrabacher
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Tim Canova quitting Democratic Party, still plans Wasserman Schultz challenge
A defiant Tim Canova said Monday he’s changing tactics in his quest to defeat U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.He’s leaving the Democratic Party and abandoning his primary challenge of Wasserman Schultz. He hopes to appear on the November ballot as a no party affiliation candidate against her.Canova made his announcement during a lengthy and wide-ranging speech outside the Broward County Governmental Center during which he railed against Wasserman Schultz, describing her as a “corporate, robot politician;” blasted Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes, claiming she did a poor job running the 2016 primary he lost to Wasserman Schultz; complained that the Democratic Party is out of touch with the true interests of voters; and declared he’d soon start campaigning around the state.Several times during his remarks, Canova used the term “bull----,” explaining that he wouldn’t hesitate to forcefully condemn something that he and his supporters … [Read more...] about Tim Canova quitting Democratic Party, still plans Wasserman Schultz challenge
Cole gets key endorsement from Democratic Party in re-election bid
San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole got a key endorsement this week from the San Diego County Democratic Party in her race for re-election against two challengers from the left.The party on Tuesday night chose not to make endorsements in three other council races being contested in the June 5 primary, choosing instead to rate three Democrats in each of those races as “qualified.”Local party leaders chose to endorse Cole over fellow Democrats Monica Montgomery and Neal Arthur in the race for District 4, which covers much of southeastern San Diego. A fourth candidate, Tony Villafranca, has also qualified for the ballot.In District 2, which includes the city’s beach areas and western Clairemont, party leaders rated as qualified Democrats Jordan Beane, Jennifer Campbell and Bryan Pease. They are challenging incumbent Republican Lorie Zapf.Other candidates who will appear on the ballot are Randy Hahn, Kevin Melton and Daniel Smiechowski.In District 6, which … [Read more...] about Cole gets key endorsement from Democratic Party in re-election bid
Morning Spin: Longtime Berrios foe wants his job as Cook County Democratic Party chairman
Welcome to Clout Street: Morning Spin, our weekday feature to catch you up with what's going on in government and politics from Chicago to Springfield. Subscribe here.TopspinAfter helping a challenger vanquish Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios at the polls, state Rep. Luis Arroyo wants Berrios’ other job: chairman of the county Democratic Party.Arroyo announced Wednesday he’s going to run for the party’s top post in next month’s election, when city ward and township committeemen gather to pick their leaders.The yearslong Berrios foe will face Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, a Berrios friend and ally who now is vice chairman of the party.“Everybody’s agreeing this should be a clean slate of the Democratic Party, not just one chairman,” Arroyo said in a telephone interview. “They should change the whole Democratic slate to start fresh.”He also said Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia “really … [Read more...] about Morning Spin: Longtime Berrios foe wants his job as Cook County Democratic Party chairman
Baltimore Democratic Party seeking applicants to replace ex-Sen. Oaks after his resignation, guilty plea
Baltimore’s Democratic Party has scheduled a process for replacing former Sen. Nathaniel Oaks, who resigned from the Maryland General Assembly and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges last week.The Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee announced it will hold interviews and vote on a replacement for Oaks’ 41st Legislative District Senate seat on April 17.Applicants have until April 13 to mail their resumes to P.O. Box 23762, Baltimore, MD 21203.“The Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee is committed to an open, transparent, and expeditious process for filling this vacancy to ensure that the residents in the 41st Legislative District have adequate representation,” Scherod Barnes, the central committee chairman, said in a statement.Once the central committee selects a candidate for replacing Oaks, his or her name will be forwarded to Gov. Larry Hogan. Hogan then has 15 days to fill the seat, and he must appoint a candidate nominated by the … [Read more...] about Baltimore Democratic Party seeking applicants to replace ex-Sen. Oaks after his resignation, guilty plea