San Francisco and National Political Corruption and News Events

(Sacramento, Calif.) Unable to move beyond his ultra-liberal image and far behind his rival in fundraising, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom dropped his bid to become governor, leaving former governor Jerry Brown as the only Democrat in the race to succeed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger next year. Citing “a young family and responsibilities at City Hall,” Newsom announced Friday that he was quitting the gubernatorial race to spend more time with his wife and newborn daughter. The telegenic mayor tried to connect with voters at town hall forums across the state, but never finessed his message. He excitedly skipped from topic to topic, promising never ... Read Full Story

San Fransisco's mayor Gavin Newsome pulled out of the California gubernatorial race today. From ABC : San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (D) is dropping out of the California governor’s race, clearing the way for Attorney General Jerry Brown to be the Democratic Party’s 2010 gubernatorial nominee. Newsom, who was recently endorsed by former President Bill Clinton, was hoping to frame the race again Brown, who was first elected governor in 1974, as a generational choice. In the end, Newsom was totally overwhelmed on the fundraising front. According to the most recent count, Brown had more than seven times as much cash on hand. Brown ... Read Full Story

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has dropped out of the race for governor of California . Said Newsom in a statement: "With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to — and should be — done. This is not an easy decision. But it is one made with the best intentions for my wife, my daughter, the residents of the city and county of San Francisco, and California Democrats." The L.A. Times reports : "The harsh political reality, however, is the real reason is his ... Read Full Story

Gavin Newsom, mayor of San Francisco who made national headlines in 2004 when he challenged California state law by allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry, has quit the governor’s race in California. Newsom is withdrawing from the Democratic primary amid lackluster poll numbers and meager fund-raising receipts. His withdrawal leaves state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown, who is expected to run even though he has not officially entered the race, with little opposition in the Democratic primary. “It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California,” Newsom said in a statement. “With a young ... Read Full Story

Is the Political Fix in; a get out of JAIL “Free Card” for Blagojevich in the Works? By Marc Chamot President Barack Obama during his presidential campaign promised big changes in Washington D.C. He was that president for change if you voted for him, but unfortunately all that we’re seeing and getting from these D.C. crowds is the same old cronyism and business as usual kind of stuff. “The “I’m above the law” and arrogant attitudes that’s being exhibited from our public officials these days is becoming way out of control. If history shows, BOTH parties’ political track record points to a get out ... Read Full Story