Topic: California Election

US Attorney Bill Asale and the FBI are reportedly investigating election fraud in California following the primary. Specific concerns are raised regarding a 24,000-vote drop in Los Angeles where candidate Spencer Pratt allegedly received zero votes, a statistical outcome described as impossible. Critics point to SB 75 and the removal of signature verification as catalysts for potential cheating.

The discussion opens with the results of the Los Angeles mayoral race, confirming Karen Bass defeated Rick Caruso despite Caruso's significant campaign spending. Analysis shifts to Tom Steyer, noting his failure to gain traction in California politics despite spending $300 million on a presidential run and $200 million on a gubernatorial bid. The outcome challenges the narrative that massive financial investment, specifically from wealthy donors, guarantees electoral victory in California.

Billionaire Tom Steyer is considered a frontrunner for the California governorship due to his extensive advertising budget. Meanwhile, in Fredericksburg, Texas, the mayoral race features Randy Briley against a "woke" opponent, Emily. The hosts discuss the influence of media exposure on local and state elections.

The hosts discuss the vulnerabilities of mail-in ballots and the practice of ballot harvesting in states like Washington and California. They argue that the lack of strict voter ID laws allows for potential fraud, particularly in nursing homes and hospice facilities.

The 2026 California gubernatorial race has seen new entries from Congressman Eric Swalwell and billionaire Tom Steyer. Swalwell announced his candidacy on Jimmy Kimmel Live, focusing on his role in Trump's impeachment, while Steyer pledged to end utility monopolies and increase corporate taxes. Other potential candidates mentioned include Katie Porter, Javier Becerra, and Republican Steve Hilton.

The official press office of California Governor Gavin Newsom drew criticism for a social media post telling Bed Bath & Beyond "F you, bye" after the company decided not to open retail stores in the state. The hosts suggest that Newsom is attempting to adopt a "tough" persona similar to Donald Trump to prepare for a potential 2028 presidential run.

Gavin Newsom is viewed as positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run by cleaning up California's public image. Concerns are raised regarding the integrity of mail-in ballot systems in Washington, Oregon, and California. Speculation continues that Newsom could still be "slipped in" as a candidate if the current Democratic ticket falters.

A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit challenging California's election procedures can proceed. The Election Integrity Project California alleges that the state's universal mail-in ballot system and weakened signature verification requirements violate the U.S. Constitution. The suit names Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, seeking to enforce uniform and secure vote-counting procedures.

California Governor Gavin Newsom aired television ads in Florida on Independence Day, attacking Governor Ron DeSantis and inviting Floridians to move to California. Analysts view this as a move to build a national profile for a future presidential run, though some suggest Newsom should wait until 2032 and potentially seek a Senate seat in the interim.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will run for a 19th term in Congress at age 81. While she has not confirmed if she will seek to remain Speaker if Democrats retain the House, her decision to run ensures her continued influence in San Francisco and national politics.

The California recall election features a two-part ballot asking voters if they want to remove Newsom and who should replace him. Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has emerged as a prominent candidate, while the state's transition to a purely mail-in voting system for the recall remains a point of contention.

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed exhaustion over the "ideological prism" of his political opponents, specifically naming Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Newsom criticized those who equate mask mandates to the Holocaust, calling such comparisons "disgraceful." As the recall election approaches, Newsom is intensifying his rhetoric against the "right-wing echo chamber" to consolidate his base.

California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has set the recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom for September 14th. The accelerated timeline is viewed as a strategic move to help Newsom avoid the political fallout from potential summer wildfires and power outages. Newsom’s campaign has characterized the recall effort as a "Republican power grab," while over 60 candidates have already announced their intention to run for the office.

Caitlyn Jenner announces her candidacy for Governor of California in the upcoming recall election against Gavin Newsom. The hosts play a clip of Bill Maher mocking the run, noting the "brain freeze" liberals experience when a transgender individual identifies as a Republican.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is described as a calculated politician eyeing a future presidential run in 2024 or 2028. His cautious approach to COVID-19 restrictions is contrasted with Governor Cuomo's more aggressive measures. Concurrently, media personality Joe Rogan has reportedly expressed satisfaction with his decision to leave California for Texas to escape the state's regulatory environment.

Michael Bloomberg is spending heavily on television advertisements in California, leading to speculation about his strategy for the Democratic convention. The discussion also references Bloomberg's past comments on taxing the poor for their own health.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has begun using the term "newcomers" to refer to illegal immigrants. During a discussion on expanding voting rights to 16-year-olds and non-citizens, Pelosi argued that these "newcomers" make America "more American." The shift in nomenclature from "undocumented workers" to "newcomers" is noted as a strategic linguistic change.

Senator Kamala Harris questioned an ICE representative by drawing parallels between the agency and the KKK, focusing on the "perception" of fear and intimidation. The hosts dismiss the line of questioning as a "false equivalency." They also briefly discuss Congressman Eric Swalwell's potential 2020 presidential run following his appearance on Bill Maher's program.

Gavin Newsom is running for Governor of California on an anti-Trump platform, facing Republican John Cox in the general election. Newsom reportedly preferred facing a Republican opponent to avoid a "Democrat vs. Democrat" race that would expose internal party issues. The discussion touches on California's high taxes and failing infrastructure as key background issues for the race.

Patrick Little, a self-proclaimed neo-Nazi running for the U.S. Senate in California, was ejected from the state's Republican convention. Despite his extremist views, polls showed him in second place behind Dianne Feinstein. Analysts suggest his candidacy may be a "dirty trick" or performance intended to humiliate the Republican Party.