Who is she, and what does she represent? — Well the news is in, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has come to a decision as to who he will be appointing to the Senate following the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Unsurprisingly, it was not Barbara Lee. In fact, it was none other than Laphonza Butler. Christopher Cadelago with…

Let the drama begin. — At least for the short term, the United States has managed to avoid a government shut down. Of course, not everyone is happy about it. If you follow politics at all, the far right of the GOP pitching fits about this is as sure a thing as water being wet…

The former President is mocking the fact that he was brutally assaulted. — If there’s anything we’ve come to know about Donald Trump over the course of his tenure not just in politics but in the public spotlight in general, it’s that he’s not exactly known for his filter. One of the most glaringly obvious aspects of his style that endears him to…

And elections perhaps even beyond 2024. — At the age of 90, California Senator Dianne Feinstein has passed away. Michael R. Blood and Mary Clare Jalonick with the Associated Press write: “U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers…

And he didn’t look comfortable doing it. — Well, the second Republican primary debate took place last night and once again Donald Trump was not present, choosing instead to go speak to auto workers in Michigan. Of course, he lamented the fact that in his view, auto workers were striking for the wrong thing. …

The Arizona senator is deeply unserious. — Ah, Kyrsten Sinema. Somehow, the Arizona senator has found her way into the headlines again. This time, it has to do with the supposed reelection strategy Sinema sent out as she navigates a 2024 campaign no longer listed as a Democrat, but as an independent. Ronald J. Hansen with AZ…

…Why? — Well, it’s happening. After an agreement to it a while back, Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and none other than California Governor Gavin Newsom are officially going to debate. Dominick Mastrangelo with The Hill writes: “Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom…

Credit where credit is due. — Along with virtually everyone else who considers themselves to be on the left, I have obviously had my fair share of criticism for Joe Biden. His tenure as President has been undeniably lackluster, and I still maintain that he has absolutely no business running for reelection. …

She had a lot to say about the right wing’s reaction to Boebert’s theater incident, and she wasn’t wrong. — It feels safe to assume that it’s going to be a while before Colorado’s Representative Lauren Boebert is going to live down what happened in the Denver theatre recently. At least on social media, there really was no escaping the stories or the video camera footage of Boebert and her…