“This elevates Gavin Newsom’s profile considerably, and it devalues DeSantis as a viable nominee.” Mike Madrid

Dropping in the polls, Ron DeSantis recently agreed to debate Gavin Newsom on Fox News. While it may give the struggling DeSantis much-needed airtime, it should be more beneficial for Newsom, who is continuing to challenge Republicans on social issues.

#GOP #DeSantis #Newsom #Politics #CAPolitics #2024

@mikemadrid

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/newsom-desantis-fox-debate-18277543.php

The California Republican Party changed the rules for the 2024 presidential primary so that any candidate receiving over 50% of the statewide vote will take all of the state's 169 delegates. The move is likely to benefit Donald Trump.

“The party is now about loyalty and fealty." Mike Madrid

#GOP #CAPolitics #Politics #Trump

@mikemadrid

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-08-03/california-politics-newsletter-ca-politics

"Newsom is doing the exact opposite. He is heralding a new era for Democrats." Mike Madrid

Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking the offense on cultural issues and building a new coalition with younger voters, college-educated Republicans, and independents.

#CAPolitics #Newsom #GavinNewsom #Biden #2024

@mikemadrid

https://omny.fm/shows/knxam-on-demand/gov-newsom-continues-to-pick-fights-with-republica

“Look, DeSantis needs to poke Gavin the Bear. He needs to keep that fire going — it’s the main thing that gives him oxygen.” Mike Madrid

Ron DeSantis recently took several swipes at #California Gov. Gavin #Newsom, as #DeSantis continues to find himself lagging behind Donald #Trump in the race for the #GOP presidential nomination.

#Politics #CAPolitics #2024

@mikemadrid

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/us/desantis-newsom-california.html

I'm hoping Governor Newsom directs California agencies to start using other social media sites now that ol' Puddingfinger DeSantis is getting a big sloppy bootlicking from M*sk here on Twitter Hell. #hopesanddreams #CAgovernment #CApolitics

Although Dianne #Feinstein's immediate future is uncertain, the battle for her #Senate seat has begun with Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff announcing their candidacy.

As noted in a recent Vox article, three factors will determine the outcome: race, gender, and geography.

#Politics #CAPolitics #California

@mikemadrid

https://www.vox.com/politics/23691807/democrats-california-senate-2024-election-feinstein-porter-lee-schiff

it would be nice to think that Feinstein's refusal to retire is because she's aware that she's been an abject failure on her two signature issues (abortion and gun control) and is hoping to eke out some kind of career-redeeming victory before she dies... but let's face it it's just senility+ego #CApolitics

"Newsom’s unapologetic embrace of such broadly popular social issues as same-sex marriage and the legalization of marijuana and the nation’s most progressive positions on gun control and reproductive rights gives the country’s largest blue state governor the bully pulpit to drive Democrats in a new direction." Mike Madrid

#CAPolitics #Politics #Newsom #Democrats #GOP #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/national_news/commentary-how-can-democrats-win-the-culture-wars-look-to-newsom-s-red-state-tour/article_3218bee7-aa5b-5950-9d72-e628a58f2a80.html

Gavin Newsom's Campaign for Democracy marks a tactical turn for #Democrats.

"The political reality is that the high-minded ideal doesn't work if you allow your opposition to choose the battleground." Mike Madrid

In this new op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, Mike Madrid posits that #Newsom is the right person at the right time to counter the #GOP.

#CAPolitics #Politics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-04-10/appearing-in-florida-newsom-shows-democrats-how-to-campaign-in-a-culture-war

With polling showing that Latinos are more concerned about jobs and the economy than immigration, California's Latino Caucus faces pressure to refocus priorities.

According to Mike Madrid, the caucus must do more to define a Latino economic agenda to get voters to the polls.

#California #CAPolitics #LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-06/now-a-powerhouse-californias-latino-lawmakers-faces-pressure-to-broaden-political-priorities

I'm glad to see Ro Khanna isn't going to join the Senate race. I think he's mostly a fake progressive who would take votes away from others.

#CAPolitics #CASenate

https://wapo.st/3FRc01q

Why Arnold Schwarzenegger has been defending the same California ballot measure for 20 years https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/arnold-schwarzenegger-california-ballot-17829867.php I’ll forever be grateful to Arnold for his measure to strip redistricting from the politicians. It is an unqualified success here. In much of this country, it is the politicians choosing their voters. #USAPolitics #CAPolitics #ArnoldSchwarzenegger

"The Central Valley electorate is becoming younger and increasingly Latino. As a result, the traditional Democratic playbook can no longer be counted on to win elections or to build broad-based political strength in California’s key emerging power center." CA State Senator Anna Caballero

#Democrats urged to develop strategies that address younger, #Latino voters, including organizing between elections.

#LatinoPolitics #CAPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article272869610.html

The 2024 #Senate map is daunting for #Democrats.

In the latest episode of #TheLatinoVote, Mike and co-host Chuck Rocha discuss the 21 Senate seats Dems will be defending and explain why a majority of those seats, including #Wisconsin, #Michigan, and #Montana, are toss-ups.

#California was also on the agenda with a review of the upcoming Senate race, as well as three Congressional districts to watch.

#CAPolitics #Latino #LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote-episode-27/id1613279254?i=1000597273366

With #AdamSchiff announcing his campaign for the #Senate seat held by #DianneFeinstein, another nationally known contender from #SouthernCA steps into the ring.

Mike discussed this primary and how #NorthernCA voters may impact the race in a recent of episode of #MikeDrop.

#MikeMadrid #MikeDropEpisode32 #KatiePorter #CAPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://callin.com/link/OWCzpLIfmL

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Remembering a Victim of an Anti-Asian Attack, a Hundred and Fifty Years Later

https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/remembering-a-victim-of-an-anti-asian-attack-a-hundred-and-fifty-years-later

#capolitics
#BlackMastodon
#AAPI

Lake Mead forecast to drop nearly 20 feet by September while other reservoirs rise

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/lake-mead-forecast-to-drop-nearly-20-feet-by-september-while-other-reservoirs-rise/

#uspolitics
#CApolitics

A recent article in the #LosAngelesTimes detailed President Biden's visit to storm-ravaged #California, as well as the subtle political tension between the president and the state's governor, #GavinNewsom.

Newsom has pushed for #Democrats to be more aggressive in their response to the #GOP.

"The more he sets himself as the tip of the spear, the more it helps his positioning as an heir apparent." #MikeMadrid

#Biden #Newsom #CAPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-19/la-me-biden-california-storms

If you are a #California voter, who would you be likely vote for in a 2024 Senate race (CA voters only, please, but feel free to boost with abandon!) #CApol #capolitics #USPol #politics #USpoli