One California governor candidate spent $89 million on ads — including some that reached 0 people

One California governor candidate spent $89 million on ads — including some that reached 0 people

By Christian Leonard,Staff WriterUpdated April 12, 2026 9:05 a.m. Gift Article Candidates and their supporters have aired political ads more than 1.3 million times since the start of 2025, according to data from advertising researcher AdImpact.Benjamin Fanjoy/For the S.F. Chronicle Tom Steyer and Matt Mahan are running on housing and education. Eric Swalwell… Continue reading

‘Hungary Has Chosen Europe’ as Voters End 16 Straight Years of Orbán’s Far-Right Rule

Jubilant Hungarians wave flags to celebrate the resounding Tisza win in parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest.  (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) “Europe has always chosen Hungary,” said the head of the European Union. “Together, we are stronger.” Brett Wilkins Apr 12, 2026 (CommonDreams.org) Far-right Hungarian Prime Minister… Continue reading

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor

Updated 18 hours ago –Politics & Policy (Axios.com) Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for governor amid allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct, which he denies. Why it matters: Swalwell was one of the Democratic frontrunners in the race. His exit is a colossal shakeup of what… Continue reading

Hungary residents celebrate as Viktor Orbán concedes defeat

Associated Press Apr 12, 2026 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/Associ CBC News… Continue reading

If Dems Retake Congress, Platner Says ‘Compelling Case’ Exists for Impeaching ‘At Least Two’ Supreme Court Justices

US Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on October 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine.  (Photo by Sophie Park/Getty Images) “We need to elect people to the Senate who want to wield power like that,” the Maine Democratic candidate said. Stephen Prager… Continue reading

An Orban loss in Hungary’s election could be the turning point Putin fears

Hungary’s legislative elections on Sunday are being closely watched in Moscow. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally within the European Union, and a victory for the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar could undermine the Kremlin’s influence in the bloc. Issued on: 11/04/2026… Continue reading

Pelosi calls on Swalwell to drop out of governor’s race

by: Alex Baker Posted: Apr 10, 2026 / (KRON4.com) SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor’s race following bombshell sexual assault allegations. Reports Friday from CNN and in the San Francisco Chronicle detail a pattern of sexual misconduct from Swalwell,… Continue reading