GLAAD, the powerful gay rights advocacy group, will honor two-time Oscar winner Robert de Niro at its May 14 gala in New York with its “Excellence in Media Award” for his positive portrayals of gay characters on the screen.
As Republican campaigns scramble to assembly delegate lists by May 8, Democrats on Wednesday passed the first of several key deadlines in the delegate selection process before the California primary. Those Democrats interested in representing their congressional district at the Democratic National Convention July 25-28 in Philadelphia — some 317 (58%) of the party’s 548 delegates from California had to file a form by Wednesday.
Democrats: This is moderate, Clinton country, despite the occasional invasion by Medea Benjamin and the far-left. Republicans: This is the kind of district where Republicans know their vote matters. Cruz will win narrowly.
Democrats: The demographic makeup of the district strongly favors Clinton, though Sanders will pick up a delegate. Republicans: Cruz tends to do better among Latinos, but many Latinos here vote Democrat. Narrow win for Trump.
Democrats: The hipster math, plus the academic crowd and the union-dominated core favor Sanders over Clinton. Republicans: Cruz have a presence, but Trump should win the district’s frustrated Republicans by a large margin.
Democrats: Clinton will have the edge, though Sanders will run very close and capture the core of the district.
Republicans: This is a swing district between Trump and Cruz, though Cruz will pull off a newsworthy victory.
Democrats: With a large Latino majority and a moderate suburban base, Clinton should prevail by a healthy margin. Republicans: Cruz will be very competitive here, but the district’s disgruntled Republicans will still back Trump.
Democrats: Clinton’s strong support among Latino voters will help her eke out a tough win over Sanders. Republicans: The district would favor Cruz, but for the recent memory of terror, which may tilt it to Trump.
Democrats: This moderate district should be one of Clinton’s strongest districts in the Los Angeles area. Republicans: The battle will be hard, but this is among Cruz’s best prospects for a win in Los Angeles County.
Democrats: Clinton will edge Sanders in this moderate district of homeowners, commuters, and civil libertarians. Republicans: Though the district’s demographics favor Cruz slightly, “Porn Valley” will go for The Donald.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) kicked off his California campaign with a rally in Orange County at Hotel Irvine — the same venue where he met privately with his entire state of proposed delegates last month. “This is the birthplace of the Reagan Revolution,” Cruz told the enthusiastic crowd, “and let me tell you, there’s a new revolution brewing.”
Democrats: Sanders and Clinton will split Hollywood, but Clinton will win the northern part of the district. Republicans: Trump will win here, partly because of the Iran deal and anti-Cruz sentiment in Hollywood.
County election officials in the California began sending absentee and “vote-by-mail” ballots to military and overseas voters Friday — the first ballots to be delivered for the California primary on June 7.
Democrats: Sanders will have some support around the universities, but Clinton will also have a good showing. Republicans: This is a swing district, where Cruz and Trump will be neck-and-neck. Cruz will win — barely.
Democrats: The mixed economic and demographic profile of the district should provide support for both candidates. Republicans: Cruz will run well in the 26th, but may fall short thanks to the military vote, which will go for Trump.
Democrats: The conservative profile of the district favors Clinton, though Sanders will also have some support. Republicans: Cruz is leading in some polls of Los Angeles County Republicans because of districts like the 25th.
Democrats: Sanders’s vehement opposition to fracking will earn him the edge in this otherwise moderate district. Republicans: Trump is polling far ahead of his rivals here, though Cruz could make the district very competitive.
A new Field Poll release on the U.S. Senate race in California reveals that 48 percent of voters are undecided or have no preference — the largest category of voters in the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA).
The presidential nominating contests in both parties will come down to the California primary.
Democrats: Clinton will do well, though Sanders will find some votes in the cities, especially in Fresno. Republicans: Kasich should do well in a district that seems well-suited to a moderate, establishment candidate.
Democrats: Clinton should sweep this district, given its conservative politics and large Hispanic population. Republicans: This is prime Ted Cruz territory — or, at the very least, very receptive to anti-Trump politicians.
Democrats: Santa Cruz will deliver votes to Sanders, but Monterey and the inland communities will go to Clinton. Republicans: Donald Trump is polling far ahead of his rivals in the few Central Coast polls that are available.
Alan Dershowitz, the famed defense attorney, civil libertarian, pro-Israel advocate and Harvard Law professor — has been vindicated in his fight against charges of sexual misconduct, as the opposing lawyers have recanted the claims.
Democrats: Clinton will enjoy a sizable edge in this district, though Sanders is likely do well in Palo Alto. Republicans: There is surprising support for Trump within the tech community. He is, after all, a “disruptor.”
Democrats: Clinton should have an advantage over Sanders in this moderate, heavily minority district. Republicans: Cruz and Kasich will likely split the opposition to Trump, leaving him to take all three delegates.
Democrats: Clinton will have an edge in this district, though there will be plenty union activists who Feel the Bern. Republicans: Trump will bank on his appeal to entrepreneurs, who enjoy a businessman and an outsider candidate.
A federal court ruled Thursday that the Los Angeles County supervisors violated the Constitution in 2014 when they voted to restore a small cross to the county seal. The cross appeared on a depiction of a historic mission building.
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has canceled a California visit planned for Friday as he scrambles to protect his delegates from being poached by rival Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Cruz, meanwhile, is continuing with plans to visit the Golden State in the next few days, and is scheduled to rally with local activists in San Diego on Monday.
A new Field Poll shows that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains favored to win the California primary but Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is gaining. Clinton leads Sanders 47% to 41% — a lead that has narrowed sharply in recent months.
The California primary on June 7 will be the decisive contest for both the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations. There is almost no way that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) or Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) can win majorities of delegates in
Democrats: This moderate, wealthy, high-tech and immigrant-heavy district should be a stronghold for Clinton. Republicans: Kasich should do well in a district seems well-suited to a moderate, establishment candidate.
Democrats: Clinton will sweep this conservative district, and build on her high support among Latino voters. Republicans: Cruz will win easily in this district, thanks to its high Latino population and conservative farming base.
Donald Trump’s lead in the California primary has narrowed to seven points over Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the new Field Poll released Thursday, showing the Republican frontrunner with 39% to the conservative senator’s 32%.
Democrats: This should be a strong source of support for Hillary Clinton, though Sanders will have his supporters. Republicans: This district is tailor-made for Trump’s strengths among working-class voters and moderates.
Democrats: Clinton and Sanders will fight to a draw, with minority voters throwing their support to Hillary. Republicans: Trump could win based on voter frustration with Black Lives Matter and the GOP establishment.
Democrats: Bernie Sanders will win a close-fought and bitter contest for bragging rights in Pelosi’s home base. Republicans: This is one of the few districts where a strong investment by John Kasich might well pay off.
The Fox News Channel and MSNBC both cut away from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) as he delivered his victory speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday. Of the three cable news networks, only CNN carried the 18-minute speech in full.
If the California primary were held today, Donald Trump would win 94 of the state’s 172 delegates, while Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) would win 72, and Ohio governor John Kasich would win 6, according to Breitbart California analysis.
Democrats: This moderate district has its share of left-wing activists, but it generally well-suited to Hillary Clinton. Republicans: Ted Cruz will win easily, and the candidates may barely spend time campaigning here as a result.
A new poll conducted by SurveyUSA on behalf of four California television stations and released Monday shows Donald Trump leads among likely Republican primary voters by eight points — and also leads by seven among GOP women.
