Scott Shafer

senior editor for KQED's politics and government desk, co-host on the “Political Breakdown” podcast

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Senior Editor for Politics at KQED.

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Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t offered many details on her policy positions yet. Some Democrats have been urging her to keep it vague.

How Kamala Harris could differ from Joe Biden on policy

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t offered many details on her policy positions yet. Some Democrats have been urging her to keep it vague.

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The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

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The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

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A debate between Gavin Newsom and John Cox hosted by KQED.

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A debate between Gavin Newsom and John Cox hosted by KQED.

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