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Tom Steyer Launches 2020 Campaign After Saying He Wouldn't

WASHINGTON — Tom Steyer, the billionaire investor and activist, said Tuesday he's joining the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, reversing course after deciding earlier this year he would forgo a run. Steyer, 62, is one of the most visible and deep-pocketed liberals advocating for President Donald Trump's impeachment. He...

Impeach Trump? It’s ‘Just Not Worth It,’ Says Pelosi.

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is "just not worth it" even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings. Pelosi said in an interview with The Washington Post that "I'm not for impeachment" of...

Billionaire Plans to Spend $40 Million Promoting Trump Impeachment

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer said Wednesday that he will not run for the White House in 2020 and will instead focus on calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment. Steyer, who has spent $50 million on his Need to Impeach campaign and announced plans...

Presidential Prospect Lays Out '5 Rights' as Tour Hits Fresno

Billionaire Tom Steyer acts like a man planning to run for president in 2020. The Democratic political activist was in Fresno Thursday (Dec. 13). He met with local elected officials like incoming congressman TJ Cox (D-Fresno) and state Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger). He also held a public roundtable/town hall in...

Is Steyer Town Hall in Fresno a Clue to Presidential Run?

There are a few signs someone is running for president at this point in the game.  Release a book and go on a signing tour. See Kamala Harris. Another is holding town halls throughout the country. See Tom Steyer. He is bringing his 5 Rights tour to Fresno on Thursday...

Bloomberg Says He'll Spend $80 Million To Elect Democrats

Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will spend $80 million to help elect Democrats to the House of Representatives, the New York Times reports. Writer Alexander Burns speculates Bloomberg will target more urban areas where President Donald Trump is not as popular, avoiding rural areas. Democrats need...

Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate

Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...

Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate

Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...

Chamber Of Commerce Business Grade Grates Council Conservative

The Fresno Chamber of Commerce released its 2017 Legislative Report Card on Thursday, grading local and state politicians on they matched up with the Chamber’s goals. Political wisdom suggests that the more conservative members would be more business-friendly, thus receive a higher score. Not on the Fresno City Council. Two...

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