It's not clear what exactly drove California voters to mail in their ballots and show up at the polls. For Republicans, perhaps it was President Donald Trump's endorsement of John Cox and the opportunity to get a GOP candidate in the gubernatorial runoff against Democrat Gavin Newsom. Perhaps the opportunity...
GOP Choice: Cox as Loss Leader or Anyone But Gavin?
If you aren’t one of the 45,000-plus Fresno County voters who have already turned in their ballots, tomorrow is Election Day. A few observations about the candidates and campaigns: Gubernatorial Race The candidates believe the Central Valley is worth visiting multiple times. Antonio Villaraigosa has been here more than 50 (I...
Who Has Raised Most Money in California Gubernatorial Race?
If former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa doesn't make the run-off to decide California's next governor, it won't be for a lack of campaign money. While former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has raised the most at $35.7 million, Villaraigosa is a close second, according to the Los Angeles Times. Six...
Villaraigosa Gets Backing From Fresno Police Chief Dyer
Antonio Villaraigosa is banking on the Fresno police chief’s popularity to push his campaign beyond the June 5 primary. On Tuesday (May 29), Chief Jerry Dyer endorsed the Democratic former mayor of Los Angeles for governor. Polls show Villaraigosa, a Democrat, running neck and neck with Republican John Cox to...
Is a Vote for Cox Really a Vote for Newsom? Villaraigosa, Cox Disagree.
Two top contenders for governor of California stumped in Fresno on Tuesday. Coincidence or not, Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa and Republican John Cox were in the same city at the same time. Villaraigosa touted his latest endorsement from Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer. Meanwhile, Cox met with his base at Fresno...
Villaraigosa Gets Backing From Conservative Fresno Police Chief
Antonio Villaraigosa is banking on the Fresno police chief’s popularity to push his campaign beyond the June 5 primary. On Tuesday (May 29), Chief Jerry Dyer endorsed the Democratic former mayor of Los Angeles for governor. Polls show Villaraigosa, a Democrat, running neck and neck with Republican John Cox to...
Cox Is 'Little Engine' Chugging Into Run-Off: Campaign Manager
Depending on which polls you believe, San Diego businessman John Cox has either wrapped up second place or is battling former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for a ticket to the November run-off in California's gubernatorial race, presumably against front-runner Gavin Newsom. GV Wire news director and columnist Bill McEwen interviewed...
Villaraigosa Advisor: Newsom Is Promoting Cox Because We Can Beat Him in November
Click on the picture above to hear GV Wire News Director and columnist Bill McEwen's interview with Mike Madrid, campaign strategist for California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa. They talk about polling, President Donald Trump's endorsement of Republican John Cox, and what Villaraigosa has to do to qualify for the November...
Voters Are Starting To Pay Attention. Will Cox or Villaraigosa Face Newsom?
A day later: Different poll. Similar results. A Public Policy Institute of California statewide survey released at 9 p.m. today shows Democrat Gavin Newsom garnering 25% support among likely voters in the June 5 gubernatorial primary. Newsome, the two-term lieutenant governor, leads Republican businessman John Cox (19%), former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio...
Alan Autry Backs Villaraigosa for Governor
Alan Autry, former Republican Mayor of Fresno, has endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor. In an interview with GV Wire, Autry said the Democratic candidate is the best choice to lead California. “He’s head and shoulders the best problem solver on the ballot,” Autry said. "There's a whole laundry list of issues here...