Experts Expound: The Trump endorsement

Dan Walters: Donald Trump Endorsing Steve Hilton May Help Keep California Governorship in Democratic Hands

[Noozhawk’s note: We republish news articles and commentaries from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.] For weeks, leaders of California’s Democratic Party have worried aloud about having so many Democrats running for governor that two Republicans could finish first and second in the June 2 primary election, thus guaranteeing election of a GOP governor in November. Late on April 5, Democratic wor…

Will Trump’s endorsement shift the California gubernatorial race?

Endorsements are designed to help a candidate win. But President Trump’s endorsement this week of California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton may have the paradoxical effect of keeping Golden State power in Democratic hands.Trump’s decision to back Hilton could keep Democrats “from an embarrassing lockout” in the June primary election, said Politico. Candidates from both parties compete together in the primary election, with the top two — re…

Steve Hilton is in lockstep with Trump on immigration policy

After securing an endorsement from President Donald Trump for California’s next governor, Steve Hilton is riding high. He spoke with NBC 7 Political Reporter Joey Safchik to discuss the issues he’s focusing on.

Sheriff Bianco Criticizes President Trump’s Endorsement of Steve Hilton

YouTube@NBC 7 San Diego     Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is criticizing President Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton for California governor.  On Sunday, Trump endorsed the conservative political commentator, who is Bianco’s Republican rival.  In a social media post on Monday, Bianco called it another case of politicians and insiders from Sacramento to Washington “picking our leaders for us.”  He went on to say “That’s not leadership. T…

Trump endorsing Hilton may help keep California governorship in Democratic hands

Dan Walters Commentary: Newsom should be held responsible for what he did or did not do as governor, but this is just slinging mud to see if some of it sticks.

Experts Expound: The Trump endorsement

Does Donald Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton ensure there won't be an all-Republican gubernatorial runoff in November? Our panel of experts expound.