National Trump blowback could carry less bite in 2024 for some in GOP By MARC LEVY Associated Press Dec 8, 2022 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's attacks on fellow Republican David McCormick contributed to the former hedge fund manager's loss in Penn…
Columnists Notes, quotes and dust motes By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 And, then, finally, it was over. All the election posts are gone. Most of the campaign signs have been taken down (some just a little ahead of…
National Cheney braces for loss as Trump tested in Wyoming and Alaska By STEVE PEOPLES and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press Aug 16, 2022 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a leader in the Republican resistance to former President Donald Trump, is fighting to save her…
National Takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens' collapse By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press Aug 3, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier …
Columnists Impact of Roe on the election By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 As summer progresses, the outstanding question of the Nov. 8 general election is whether the overturning of federal abortion rights will mean …
Guest Perspectives Beyond my VW’s windows By Mike Nagler Jun 28, 2022 In 1974, my father bought me my first car, a bright red VW Bug. I still have it. It’s in pristine shape. For years, I kept it in my mother’s g…
Columnists Beach endorses Mullin By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 Assemblymember Kevin Mullin and Burlingame Councilmember Emily Beach will announce today via social media that she is endorsing Mullin in the …
Columnists San Mateo County election results come into focus By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 As the final June 7 primary vote tallies trickle in (the latest count came in Wednesday), only one matter remains unclear — whether the Assemb…