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In California Recall, a Late &#39;Curveball&#39;
In California Recall,
a Late 'Curveball'
in case you missed it
Aug 29, 2021 10:00 AM CDT

In California Recall, a Late 'Curveball'

Rise of controversial radio host Larry Elder has some Republicans worried

(Newser) - The recall election for California Gov. Gavin Newsom is Sept. 14—though mail ballots already are being cast—and the contest remains tight in the polls. It's so close that any one of a number of factors could decide it, and the recent surge of conservative radio host Larry...

Hochul: Truth Is New York Saw Another 12K COVID Deaths

She ups New York's total from the 43K deaths Cuomo reported as of Monday

(Newser) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised more government transparency on her first day in office, and her administration quickly delivered it by acknowledging nearly 12,000 more deaths in the state from COVID-19 than had been publicized by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. New York now reports nearly 55,400 people...

One Last 'Quirk' From Cuomo: a 'Late-Night Ascension'

Few New Yorkers will see governor-to-be Kathy Hochul's historic moment

(Newser) - An aide to outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said out loud Monday what a lot of people surely already were thinking: The 63-year-old is done with elected politics once his resignation takes effect at midnight. "He is exploring a number of options, but has no interest in running...

Andrew Cuomo Fends Off One Last Controversy

Outgoing governor under fire over report he left his dog behind at mansion

(Newser) - Monday is Andrew Cuomo's final day as the governor of New York state, but he's not escaping without one last batch of negative headlines. The Albany Times Union reports that Cuomo left his dog behind at the governor's mansion after moving in with his sister in Westchester...

Just 4 Days After Positive Test, It's Now Negative for Abbott

Texas governor says vaccine likely helped keep his illness 'brief and mild'

(Newser) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has tested negative for COVID-19, just four days after testing positive. "I'm told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination that I received," Abbott said in a video clip posted on his Twitter account on Saturday. "...

Cuomo &#39;Ran Out of Moves&#39;
Resignation Marks
Stunning Downfall for Cuomo
THE RUNDOWN
Aug 10, 2021 2:59 PM CDT

Resignation Marks Stunning Downfall for Cuomo

NY governor 'ran out of moves'

(Newser) - It's being called one of the most stunning downfalls in recent American political history: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned in disgrace, a week after state AG Letitia James said a report had concluded that the Democrat sexually harassed 11 women . With the state Assembly moving toward impeachment...

Andrew Cuomo Is Resigning
Andrew Cuomo 
Resigns as Governor
UPDATED
Aug 10, 2021 11:13 AM CDT

Andrew Cuomo Resigns as Governor

But New York leader says he still views damning report as politically biased

(Newser) - A political surprise out of New York state on Tuesday: Andrew Cuomo called a news conference and announced that he's resigning as governor amid his sexual harassment scandal . "Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back...

Texas to Use Out-of-State Medical Workers as COVID Surges

Gov. Greg Abbott also asks hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective surgeries to clear up beds

(Newser) - As COVID cases surge in Texas, with some of its largest school districts defying Greg Abbott's mask mandates ban so they can combat that surge, the governor is now confronting a different problem related to the spike. On Monday, Abbott announced he'd reached out to the Texas Hospital...

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Aug 3, 2021 5:03 PM CDT

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign

Dozens of other Democrats agree

(Newser) - Both of New York's US senators called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment months ago. After Letitia James, the state's attorney general, released the results of an investigation Tuesday, they were joined by dozens more Democrats—including President Biden. The president, who said...

New York AG: Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
New York AG: Cuomo's
Accusers Told the Truth
UPDATED
Aug 3, 2021 10:33 AM CDT

New York AG: Cuomo's Accusers Told the Truth

Investigation finds that the governor sexually harassed multiple women

(Newser) - New York's attorney general has released the findings of her investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and it's seriously bad news for Cuomo. AG Letitia James on Tuesday said the 63-year-old governor sexually harassed multiple women and violated state and federal laws in doing so, reports the New York ...

Cuomo Investigation Reaches Crunch Time

Governor will be interviewed by investigators Saturday over sexual harassment claims

(Newser) - This could be an uncomfortable weekend for Andrew Cuomo. The New York Times reports that two investigators from the state attorney general's office will interview the New York governor on Saturday about sexual harassment complaints from multiple women . The AP and CNN confirm the weekend interview. The stories suggest...

Gavin Newsom Won't Be a 'Democrat' on Recall Ballot

California governor missed a filing deadline, and judge won't give him a do-over

(Newser) - A paperwork mistake means California Gov. Gavin Newsom can't identify himself as a Democrat in the upcoming recall election . It seems that Newsom's office missed the deadline to submit his party affiliation, and a judge in Sacramento declined to give the governor a do-over on Monday, reports the...

Officials: Cold-Case Contract Killing Tied to Former Governor

Authorities say Tenn. Gov. Ray Blanton's administration helped fund 1979 murder

(Newser) - A former Tennessee governor's administration helped fund a contract murder of a key federal witness decades ago while embroiled in the state's largest political scandal, law enforcement officials announced Wednesday. Investigators in Hamilton County, which encompasses Chattanooga, have been chipping away at the 42-year-old cold case of Samuel...

Segregationist Governor Didn&#39;t Protect Freedom Riders
Governor Didn't Keep
Mob From Freedom Riders
obituary
Jun 5, 2021 5:25 PM CDT

Governor Didn't Keep Mob From Freedom Riders

John Patterson later said he shouldn't have trusted local police to stop white mobs in Alabama

(Newser) - Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson, who entered politics as a reformer but was criticized for failing to protect the Freedom Riders from angry white mobs, has died. He was 99. His daughter, Barbara Patterson Scholl, said Patterson died peacefully at home, the AP reports. His involvement with state government spanned...

Caitlyn Jenner Throws Her Political Hat Into the Ring

She's running for governor of California, hoping to replace Gavin Newsom in recall election

(Newser) - "I'm in!" That was the start of a big announcement from Caitlyn Jenner on Friday, after rumors had circulated that she was considering running for governor of California. Axios first reported on Friday that the 71-year-old retired Olympian, reality TV star, and transgender rights activist had filed...

60 Minutes Confronts DeSantis on Publix Vaccine Deal

Fla. governor denies 'pay to play' deal for chain after $100K campaign donation

(Newser) - Florida's reservoir emergency isn't the only reason the state's governor is finding himself in headlines again. Sunday night's episode of 60 Minutes featured a report by Sharyn Alfonsi, which criticized vaccine rollouts in the Sunshine State under Ron DeSantis, per the Hill . The report specifically looked...

Line in Early Draft of Cuomo Book Is Ridiculed

'I'm not a superhero,' the governor wrote

(Newser) - Another day, another unpleasant story about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo . This one is from the New York Times , which raises some ethical questions about Cuomo's how-to-govern-during-a-pandemic book that came out earlier this year. Among other things, the Times reports that Cuomo may have violated state rules by having...

As Kemp Signed Bill She Knocked on His Door, Got Arrested

Rep. Park Cannon was protesting election legislation

(Newser) - A Black Democratic state lawmaker was arrested in Atlanta as she tried to witness Georgia's governor sign into law new voting restrictions in the state. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , Rep. Park Cannon was at the state Capitol on Thursday, right outside the office where Gov. Brian Kemp was putting...

Warned Over Wolf Kill: Montana's Governor

Greg Gianforte, who is expected to loosen trapping rules, received a written warning

(Newser) - Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has received a warning after violating state hunting regulations in the killing of his first wolf. The newly-elected Gianforte trapped and killed a radio-collared male adult wolf just north of Yellowstone National Park on Feb. 15, per Boise State Public Radio . He had a license to...

Congressman Apologizes, Won't Challenge Cuomo

Tom Reed accused of sexual misconduct in a bar

(Newser) - A potential challenger to Andrew Cuomo is no longer a potential challenger for a reason that will sound familiar to the New York governor —allegations of sexual misconduct . US Rep. Tom Reed has apologized and declared that he will not seek the GOP nomination for governor in 2022, reports...

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