Politics – San Jose Inside https://www.sanjoseinside.com A look inside San Jose politics and culture Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:33:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.12 What was Pelosi’s Role in Biden’s Decision to Drop Out? A Look Behind the Scenes https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/what-was-pelosis-role-in-bidens-decision-to-drop-out-a-look-behind-the-scenes/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/what-was-pelosis-role-in-bidens-decision-to-drop-out-a-look-behind-the-scenes/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:11:23 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209523 When President Joe Biden attempted to slam the door shut on Democrats’ pleas for him to withdraw, it was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who subtly, but very publicly nudged the door back open.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/what-was-pelosis-role-in-bidens-decision-to-drop-out-a-look-behind-the-scenes/feed/ 14 Liccardo Spends More than Low as His 16th District War Chest Grows https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-spends-more-than-low-as-his-16th-district-war-chest-grows/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-spends-more-than-low-as-his-16th-district-war-chest-grows/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:12:18 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209471 These new numbers continue the trends set by Sam Liccardo in the first quarter, and are sharp indicators of the uphill battle that Evan Low faces in his bid for the prized Silicon Valley congressional seat.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-spends-more-than-low-as-his-16th-district-war-chest-grows/feed/ 4 Liccardo Campaign Says Its Latest Poll Shows Continued Double-digit Lead over Low https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-campaign-says-its-latest-poll-shows-continued-double-digit-lead-over-low/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-campaign-says-its-latest-poll-shows-continued-double-digit-lead-over-low/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:23:23 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209466 Former San Jose mayor's campaign says he continues to dominate 16th Congressional District fundraising, endorsements, as well as polls.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/liccardo-campaign-says-its-latest-poll-shows-continued-double-digit-lead-over-low/feed/ 4 Newsom for President? Here Are His Political Assets and Liabilities https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-for-president-here-are-his-political-assets-and-liabilities/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-for-president-here-are-his-political-assets-and-liabilities/#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:29:44 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209457 As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-for-president-here-are-his-political-assets-and-liabilities/feed/ 11 Amid Allegations of Illegal Private Meetings, New Mexico County Names Chavez a Finalist https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/amid-allegations-of-illegal-private-meetings-new-mexico-county-names-chavez-a-finalist/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/amid-allegations-of-illegal-private-meetings-new-mexico-county-names-chavez-a-finalist/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:35:29 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209300 Commissioners in New Mexico's biggest county, Bernalillo County, have named Cindy Chavez a finalist for their new county manager, with a decision expected this month.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/amid-allegations-of-illegal-private-meetings-new-mexico-county-names-chavez-a-finalist/feed/ 9 Newsom, Rivas and Other Top Democrats Deciding CA Budget Behind Closed Doors https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-rivas-and-other-top-democrats-deciding-ca-budget-behind-closed-doors/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-rivas-and-other-top-democrats-deciding-ca-budget-behind-closed-doors/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:28:22 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209255 The Legislature passes a placeholder state budget, but must still negotiate with Gov. Newsom on the final deal. How the state spends taxpayer money is largely being decided out of public view.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/newsom-rivas-and-other-top-democrats-deciding-ca-budget-behind-closed-doors/feed/ 1 Federal Election Commission Gets Complaint About a Zoe Lofgren Challenger https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/federal-election-commission-gets-complaint-about-a-zoe-lofgren-challenger/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/federal-election-commission-gets-complaint-about-a-zoe-lofgren-challenger/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 22:32:13 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209124 Defend The Vote has filed an FEC complaint against Charlene Nijmeh for illegal coordination, breaking transparency laws, and accepting illegal in-kind contributions.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/federal-election-commission-gets-complaint-about-a-zoe-lofgren-challenger/feed/ 2 Chavez Threatens to Sue San Diego County, Citing Possible Discrimination https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/chavez-threatens-to-sue-san-diego-citing-possible-discrimination/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/chavez-threatens-to-sue-san-diego-citing-possible-discrimination/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 20:07:49 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209120 Lawyers for the Santa Clara County supervisor cite irregularities, including breaches of confidentiality and discrimination, in San Diego County’s search for a new top administrative officer.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/chavez-threatens-to-sue-san-diego-citing-possible-discrimination/feed/ 11 Cindy Chavez Doesn’t Make the Final Cut in San Diego https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/cindy-chavez-doesnt-make-the-final-cut-in-san-diego/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/cindy-chavez-doesnt-make-the-final-cut-in-san-diego/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 00:23:51 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209115 Cindy Chavez Belmont Park photo illustrationAn aggressive public campaign by organized labor for a Chavez appointment, which included outdoor rallies, attack mailers, disruption of public meetings and personal attacks on supervisors, appears to have backfired.

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]]> https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/cindy-chavez-doesnt-make-the-final-cut-in-san-diego/feed/ 0 Influential Democratic PAC Endorses Liccardo, Citing Commitment to Voting Rights https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/influential-democratic-pac-endorses-liccardo-citing-commitment-to-voting-rights/ https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/influential-democratic-pac-endorses-liccardo-citing-commitment-to-voting-rights/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 18:00:27 +0000 https://www.sanjoseinside.com/?p=201209101 The PAC already has endorsed 54 House candidates, and today's announcement opens doors for national contributions to the Liccardo campaign.

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