Gubernatorial elections

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaks

The Man Who Called Breonna Taylor’s Killing “Justified” Could Be Kentucky’s Next Governor The Man Who Called Breonna Taylor’s Killing “Justified” Could Be Kentucky’s Next Governor

Attorney General Daniel Cameron sided with the police after Taylor’s death. Now, he’s the GOP’s gubernatorial nominee.

May 18, 2023 / John Nichols

Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul campaigning together

Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party? Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party?

New York’s governor is a relic from a lost world.

Jan 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaking

Vote the Working Families Party Line Vote the Working Families Party Line

Signal your support for a more economically fair and inclusive New York.

Nov 4, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In Choosing a Teacher for His Running Mate, Charlie Crist Walks the Walk

In Choosing a Teacher for His Running Mate, Charlie Crist Walks the Walk In Choosing a Teacher for His Running Mate, Charlie Crist Walks the Walk

And that’s a smart political move in a state where Ron DeSantis’s teacher-bashing needs to be called out.

Sep 6, 2022 / John Nichols

Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Republicans Perfected the Post-Trump Dog Whistle Virginia Republicans Perfected the Post-Trump Dog Whistle

Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin figured out exactly how far, and how close, to keep Donald Trump.

Nov 11, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Crowd for Youngkin

The Anatomy of a Dog Whistle The Anatomy of a Dog Whistle

Acting outside of our awareness, using frequencies we may not consciously hear, dog whistles evade our better angels on race.

Nov 9, 2021 / Drew Westen

McAuliff Leaves Stage

“Corporate Democrat Goes Down to Defeat in Virginia”… “Corporate Democrat Goes Down to Defeat in Virginia”…

...is a headline you didn’t see last week. But it contains more truth than all the scare-mongering over critical race theory.

Nov 8, 2021 / Jennifer C. Berkshire

Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win

Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win

Democrats in Washington have bungled the past several months. And their failure to govern boldly—and effectively—has cost them dearly.

Nov 3, 2021 / John Nichols

California Recall Elder

California Says “No” California Says “No”

In a thorough rebuke of Republican subterfuge, voters overwhelmingly rejected the attempted recall of Governor Gavin Newsom.

Sep 15, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger

Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger

With California’s gubernatorial recall election less than six weeks away, will the Golden State continue to take the lead in crafting more inclusive anti-poverty efforts?

Aug 6, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

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