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Posted inWhatMatters

CA GOP smooths party fractures ahead of recall

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
A man wearing an elephant mask sits meditating in a conference room. The California Republican Party, in its first state convention since President Trump was voted out of office, did everything possible to maintain unity. Zoom helped. Image via iStock
Posted inPolitics

In post-Trump convention, California Republicans keep calm and carry online

Avatar by Ben Christopher February 21, 2021February 21, 2021
California mail-in ballot on Super Tuesday 2020. Photo illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inElection 2020

Politics in the pandemic: Two California elections in May provide a preview

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall April 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon embraces former Assembly GOP leader Chad Mayes in December of 2016. Photo by Steve Yeater for CALmatters
Posted inElection 2020

Fight or switch? One Republican legislator ditches GOP, the other gets primaried

Avatar by Ben Christopher December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Posted inWhatMatters

Assessing Gavin Newsom’s first legislative session, why no microgrids, and a hole in California’s gun laws

Dan Morain by Dan Morain October 14, 2019October 14, 2019
Posted inElection 2020

Bluer than blue: Are California Democrats ready to exploit a possible lopsided primary turnout?

Avatar by Ben Christopher August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

GOP’s new leader, Trump’s $1 abortion bill, striking teachers and housing costs

Dan Morain by Dan Morain February 25, 2019
Posted inElection 2020, Politics

With new Latina chair, party insiders say GOP “dodged a bullet.” Now what?

Avatar by Ben Christopher February 24, 2019June 23, 2020
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

GOP’s future, gerrymandering’s power, prisoners’ healthcare

Dan Morain by Dan Morain February 22, 2019
The California Republican Party's path to relevance hinges on the strategy it chooses for dealing with President Donald Trump: ignore him, embrace him or denounce him.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics

Critical choice for California GOP: Which door—if any—leads to revival?

Avatar by Ben Christopher February 21, 2019June 23, 2020

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