Conservative Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, a gubernatorial candidate in the key Rust Belt state, announced on Breitbart News Daily Thursday morning that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has endorsed her campaign for governor against GOP establishment-backed Mike DeWine.
California “sanctuary state” Gov. Jerry Brown has empowered the lawyers for five convicts facing deportation with pardons for the crimes upon which their deportations are based.
Republican and Democratic politicians are condemning a Democratic candidate running for Ohio governor after he bragged about having sex with 50 women.
California unions killed the Democrats’ last-minute push to force the state to adopt 100 percent renewable electricity production by 2046, over worries the nation’s highest utility costs are killing jobs.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach discussed his gubernatorial campaign with SiriusXM host Matt Boyle on Friday’s Breitbart News Daily.
GOP Congressman Raul Labrador filed Tuesday morning to run for governor in the 2018 election.
Alabama’s Republican Gov., Robert Bentley, 74, resigned from his office Monday after reaching an agreement with the legislature and the state’s attorneys office.
The Gov. faced impeachment after becoming enmeshed in an ethics probe into his actions concerning a relationship with a senior political aide. He was also accused of campaign finance violations.
Donald Trump Jr. hinted at a possible gubernatorial bid in New York during a speech he gave to members of an elite gun club.
On Thursday, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa officially became the fourth Democrat to enter the race to become California’s 40th governor, after Jerry Brown is termed out in 2018.
Ashley Swearengin, Fresno’s outgoing Republican mayor, will take a job in the nonprofit sector after leaving office, as the question of a 2018 run for governor of California looms.
Failed 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman on Tuesday indicated that she will donate big dollars to, fundraise for, vote for, and promote 2016 Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton for president.
California Governor Jerry Brown announced his official endorsement of the state’s Attorney General, Kamala Harris, for U.S. Senate on Monday over U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA).
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke at length about Donald Trump during a townhall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire after a voter complained to him about the billionaire’s popularity.
After the campaign of former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) had to suspend staff pay, Team Perry is remaining loyal and standing by their candidate.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) called fellow South Floridian Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) for her birthday on Wednesday, and the voicemail message he left her is getting a lot of buzz on social media.
Walker takes a swing at some of his opponents. “In the Republican field, there are some who are good fighters, but they haven’t won those battles, and there are others who have won elections but they haven’t consistently taken on the big fights.”
In a statement provided to Breitbart News, Perry campaign manager Jeff Miller touted the collective fundraising efforts. “Americans are looking for a tested leader with an optimistic vision for the future, and we are pleased with the broad support Gov. Perry is receiving across the country,” said Miller. “Governor Perry is well positioned and between the campaign and independent sources, the necessary funds will be in place to run a competitive, successful campaign.”
The 30-second spot begins mentioning how Rick Perry “learned life’s important values” growing up in the small town of Paint Creek, Texas, and “as Governor, he put those values to work,” supporting pro-life and Second Amendment causes.
“When it comes to race, America is a better and more tolerant and more welcoming place than it has ever been. So why is it that even today, so many black families feel left behind?” asked Perry, noting that African-Americans continued to economically lag behind other Americans. Democrats have long had the opportunity to govern in African-American communities. It is time to help black families hold them accountable for the results.
Talk about a document dump. In a message on his website, Jeb Bush writes: “Today, I’m releasing 33 years of tax returns – more than any presidential candidate in history.”
Perry himself is absolutely confident that his record and message will prove to be a winning combination in the minds of voters, telling Breitbart News, “I’ll be on the debate stage. I’m a lot more interested in what we’re going to say on the debate stage than whether I’m going to be there. I’ll be there.”
After the logo was posted, many commented on the omission of Bush’s last name, and wondering about the use of the exclamation point. “Jeb” is not Bush’s legal name, instead being a nickname formed from his initials: John Ellis Bush.
ADDISON, Texas — Former Governor Rick Perry’s (R-TX) 2012 presidential campaign was a roller coaster ride, shooting to the top of the polls when he first entered the race, then plummeting back down after a series of debate missteps.
Just after midnight Thursday morning, the news was confirmed: Perry is running for president. Perry’s website, RickPerry.org, had been updated to say “Perry for President,” and a new logo was unveiled.
Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) is planning to launch his presidential campaign in Dallas on June 4th, according to an email sent by RickPAC, a political action committee that is supporting him.
Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-LA) addressed the New Hampshire Republican Leadership Summit on Saturday. Currently considering joining the 2016 presidential race, Jindal shared what the American Dream has meant for his family, especially how education created opportunities.
In a party at the Governor’s Mansion, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted Texas musicians, music industry representatives and vendors, SXSW attendees, elected officials, and other honored guests in an evening to celebrate Texas music. The
In a special guest commentary for Forbes Opinion, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) touted his state’s continued economic strength, specifically highlighting Texas’ top ranking for capital investment projects.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has released a web video with highlights from his recent State of the State tour across Texas. The video, which is titled, “Keeping Texas The Beacon Of Opportunity,” features footage from his visits to Houston and Midland.
In an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” with Bob Schieffer on Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) described Texas’ border security challenges as a “problem [that] is not going away,” as 20,000 people have already been apprehended this year crossing illegally.
“I’ve been movin’ across the country a lot now lately,” former Texas Governor and potential 2016 Presidential hopeful Rick Perry said on Saturday. He was speaking to attendees of the Unite IE Conference during a trip visiting multiple southern California locations.
The Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin has a new resident — of the four-legged variety. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced over the weekend that his family had adopted a puppy, a golden retriever they have named “Pancake.”
Several prominent Texas elected officials quickly issued statements publicly declaring their support for former Governor Rick Perry and denouncing the case against him as politically motivated, after news broke on Tuesday that Judge Bert Richardson had ruled against Perry’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges against him.
The following Christmas wishes were authored and submitted to Breitbart Texas by Texas Attorney General and Governor-elect Greg Abbott.
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate and outgoing California State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly announced in his personal blog this week that he will not be seeking election for U.S. Rep.-elect Steve Knight’s soon-to-be vacated seat in California’s 21st Senate District. The special
