Carla Marinucci

Politico reporter covering California politics

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California Playbook reporter for Politico; former senior political reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle

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“Election 2022 begins today, really. Newsom delivered the blue wave of the size of which California has never seen,” says Politico reporter Carla Marinucci.

Gavin Newsom is victorious in recall election. What are the lessons for Democrats nationally?

“Election 2022 begins today, really. Newsom delivered the blue wave of the size of which California has never seen,” says Politico reporter Carla Marinucci.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Radio host Larry Elder, one of the leading Republican candidates in the California recall election, is facing calls from other Republicans to bow out.

Larry Elder should quit California recall race, some GOP candidates urge. The radio host says no

Radio host Larry Elder, one of the leading Republican candidates in the California recall election, is facing calls from other Republicans to bow out.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California GOP gubernatorial hopefuls debated on Wednesday night, and in total, 46 candidates (Republicans, Democrats, and Independents) are vying to oust Governor Gavin Newsom on…

Is CA governor in trouble? Republicans focus their attacks on Newsom during recall election debate

California GOP gubernatorial hopefuls debated on Wednesday night, and in total, 46 candidates (Republicans, Democrats, and Independents) are vying to oust Governor Gavin Newsom on…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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