Progressives are livid with Khanna’s endorsement of an establishment N.Y. congressman
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AD15 candidate who evangelized for Universal Basic Income, withdraws; endorses Beckles
Owen Poindexter and Jovanka Beckles at a candidate forum last January in Albany. 15TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT–ELECTION 2018–Jovanka Beckles‘ bid for one of two seats in the highly-competitive 15th Assembly District primary, has gained the support of one of the field’s… Read More ›
As embattled ALCO Sheriff Ahern runs unopposed, critics search for a write-in candidate
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern at a town hall last summer in Hayward where he faced considerable criticism. ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF–ELECTION 2018–Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern has long dismayed East Bay progressives because of his deference to ICE, his support… Read More ›
Libby Schaaf: ‘Bay Area liberal standard-bearer’?
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was the subject recently of at least three profiles published by national publications. OAKLANDIn 2014, the New York Times proclaimed Oakland as “Brooklyn by the Bay.” Former Mayor Jean Quan loved the New York Times’ portrayal… Read More ›
Ro Khanna took 60 seconds to dump on his spineless Democratic colleagues
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTGive Rep. Ro Khanna credit: Either he’s a bold, principled progressive leader or someone who has never read, “How to win friends and influence people.” [VIDEO BELOW] This week, after Senate Democrats capitulated–those are words of progressives like… Read More ›
Rebecca Kaplan, dons prayer shawl, jousts with Fox News host
Fox News host Tucker Carlson and guest last Friday, Oakand Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan. OAKLAND CITY COUNCILOakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan went where many progressives have failed before her, participating in a one-sided conversation with Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Last week,… Read More ›
The Nation names freshman Rep. Ro Khanna rookie of the year
Rep. Ro Khanna wins high praise from the progressive “The Nation” magazine. 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTSince even before his election to Congress and swearing-in last January, Rep. Ro Khanna has tried to burnish an exemplary progressive image. Progressives in his own… Read More ›
Bonta and Wieckowski’s holiday wish: Let’s kick Trump’s ass!
Assemblymember Rob Bonta has used fiery rhetoric against President Trump in the past. ALAMEDA COUNTYAlameda County Democrats, led by Assemblymember Rob Bonta and State Sen. Bob Wieckowski, were in a festive holiday mood last week, except when it came to talk… Read More ›
Sandre Swanson, although courted by supporters, says he won’t run for Alameda mayor
Sandre Swanson during an endorsement meeting last year for the 9th state Senate. ALAMEDAAn unsuccessful run for the state Senate last year proved Sandre Swanson is not done with public service. Swanson confirmed Friday that he had strong interest for… Read More ›
Progressive wave of Bay Area candidates strike unifying message against Democratic Party: ‘They’re not us’
Alameda County District Attorney candidate Pamela Price speaking to voters Wednesday at the City of Alameda Democratic Club. PHOTOS/Zac Goldstein ELECTION 2018 Four prohibitive political underdogs took the stage in Alameda Wednesday night with visions of unseating entrenched incumbents in… Read More ›
When Schaaf falls in Oakland, it always seems to be into progressives arms
The Uber building that never was. OAKLAND–OPPOSITION RESEARCH–In late 2015, it could be argued that Uber’s announced move to Downtown Oakland, based on its transformative potential (good and bad), was the biggest news story in Oakland that year. The purchase… Read More ›
Khanna says without Pelosi, House Democratic leadership would move to the right
17TH CONGRESSIONALRep. Ro Khanna, rebutting some progressives who criticized him recently for supporting Nancy Pelosi‘s continued service as House minority leader, said without her the leadership position would move to the right. “Who would we have if Nancy Pelosi wasn’t… Read More ›
A potential Alameda City Charter crisis again flares over mayor’s latest planning board picks
Alameda Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer’s future planning board nominations might face indefinite uncertainty. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILAlameda may be in the midst of a City Charter crisis. Earlier this week, two of Alameda Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer‘s nominations to the influential Planning… Read More ›
Ro Khanna blames his staff for Kimberly Ellis mishap
Rep. Ro Khanna 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTRep. Eric Swalwell understood the fairly simple task last May of authorizing a proxy to place his vote for California Democratic Party chair candidate Kimberly Ellis. But neighboring Congressman Ro Khanna appeared flummoxed by the… Read More ›
Barbara Lee for President? Town hall says yes!
13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTEast Bay Rep. Barbara Lee’s town hall meetings are usually lovefests between the popular progressive congressmember and her adoring constituents. But last Sunday at a town hall featuring Watergate-era White House counsel John Dean, the crowd in Berkeley… Read More ›
Richmond’s Kimberly Ellis falls just short of taking over the California Democratic Party
Richmond resident Kimberly Ellis narrowly lost Saturday’s race for California Democratic Party chair by only 60 votes. STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONThe race for the future of the California Democratic Party amounted to two choices: stick with the status quo that has… Read More ›
Ro Khanna takes heat for opposing establishment Dems, while supporting Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Ro Khanna’s attempt to lead a progressive revolution is attracting some skeptics. 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTLast week, Rep. Ro Khanna joined, with some fanfare, a new progressive group that seeks to challenge so-called “establishment Democrats.” But Khanna, a freshman elected… Read More ›
Ro Khanna, once bankrolled by Silicon Valley elites, now joins anti-establishment group
Ro Khanna, left, with state Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom last October in Cupertino. 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTRep. Ro Khanna is vowing to take over the progressive flank of the Democratic Party by joining a group whose sole intention is to bring down… Read More ›
The Bernie Sanders of the East Bay is exploring run for Lt. Gov.
Richmond Councilmember Gayle McLaughlinformed an exploratory committee for state lieutenant governor. RICHMOND As a Richmond mayor and councilmember Gayle McLaughlin railed against Chevron, one of the most powerful corporations in the world, for its environmental indecency, sought to protect residents… Read More ›
With Raiders departure, Oakland once again sticks it to ‘The Man’
The NFL announced approval Monday for the Raiders relocation to Las Vegas. The team is scheduled to play in Oakland through 2018. OAKLANDRaise a banner from the rafters at Oakland City Hall! By refusing to acquiesce to the threats of… Read More ›
Khanna offers strategy for Democratic Party’s success, but hundreds shut out of town hall
Rep. Ro Khanna apologizing to constituents who were unable to hear him speak Wednesday night at Ohlone College in Fremont. 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTWhile congressmembers, particularly Republicans, are being harangued by constituents at town halls across the country, Rep. Ro Khanna’s… Read More ›
A push in Alameda for Trump’s impeachment
ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILThe view of Alameda as a quiet, apolitical bedroom hamlet in the East Bay has changed rapidly in just the last year. A homegrown group of housing advocates stormed City Hall more than a year with tactics usually… Read More ›
Khanna on Congress: ‘Pharmaceutical industry is a cancer on this body’
https://www.c-span.org/video/standalone/?c4645846CONGRESS | 17TH DISTRICT | Rep. Ro Khanna, during a House floor speech Friday, issued a short stemwinder against the powerful pharmaceutical lobby. Khanna asked why an amendment that would lower prescription drug costs by allowing imports from Canada was… Read More ›
BONTA’S ASSEMBLY DISTRICT SLATE GETS BOUNCED BY BERNERS
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT ELECTIONS | Every odd year, California Democrats, almost entirely the insiders and party activists, choose 14 delegates per Assembly district to write and influence the party’s platform. In most years, few vote and the exercise is often an… Read More ›
PREVIEW: East Bay Berners look to upend state Assembly district elections
Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigning in California last fall. ASSEMBLY DISTRICT ELECTIONS |Hillary Clinton’s defeat last November revealed glaring cracks in the Democratic Party that might otherwise been glossed over if she had won the presidency. In many ways, the rise… Read More ›
The Ro Khanna era finally begins
CONGRESS | 17TH DISTRICT | In the end, voters in the 17th Congressional District decided Rep. Mike Honda’s on-going ethics investigation, in addition, to a view his tenure had morphed into general apathy, was too much to bear for another… Read More ›
SD9 PREVIEW: An embarrassment of riches for East Bay progressives
Former East Bay Assemblymembers Nancy Skinner and Sandre Swanson are vying for the Ninth State Senate District seat this November. MEET THE CANDIDATES Many enjoy bagging on Oakland politics, but every two years the city and surrounding areas produce some… Read More ›
SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW: Slim pickings across the board
Bryan Azevedo and Ed Hernandez face-off in the San Leandro City Council’s District 2–the only contested race of three open seats this fall. MEET THE CANDIDATESIn San Leandro, just four candidates filed for three seats this fall. But it gets worse…. Read More ›
Khanna donor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel to address GOP Convention
Ro Khanna has received a total of $7,800 in contributions from Peter Thiel, right, who is speaking Thursday on behalf of Donald Trump. CONGRESS | 17TH DISTRICT |Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and funding behind the legal case… Read More ›
Defiant Mike Honda squashes retirement talk: ‘Not on your life’
Rep. Mike Honda’s response to suggestions he should retire: “Not on your life.” CONGRESS | 17TH DISTRICT |Surrogates for Ro Khanna and one newspaper columnist have suggested Rep. Mike Honda should retire following his June 7 primary defeat. His answer in… Read More ›
