Whitmer’s smart play for Trump’s voters
For progressive Democrat voters, the governor’s willingness to appear with Trump is anathema
Gavin Newsom
Wednesday
Wednesday
Can the Democrats rediscover themselves in the age of Trump?
They are less powerful and less popular than at any point in recent history
Wednesday
Steve Bannon blames Gavin Newsom for creating Elon Musk
‘You guys loved all the oligarchs, in particular Elon, until they flipped’
Tuesday
Knives out for sassy Massie
Plus: spare a thought for the Democratic campaign staffers of California
Monday
DoGE’s Office Space efforts delayed by some
Plus: Monsieur Macron goes to Washington
Tuesday
The magical remaking of Melania Trump
In less than a week, the first lady has managed to reinvent herself with remarkable ease and efficiency
Friday
The California fires and the reckoning on liberal governance
As the smoke clears, we are left to survey the wreckage, pick up the pieces and rebuild — and learn lessons that prevent history repeating
Thursday
DEI going to DIE in federal government
Plus: Cabinet confirmations continue
Wednesday
‘God willing, we will rebuild the Palisades’: locals survey the devastation
The rebuilding will be physical, but the bonds that unite the community were never broken
Monday
The slow death of the California dream
The Romans built aqueducts stretching hundreds of miles in less time than it takes to permit an outbuilding in California — and their aqueducts actually held water
When is a fire an earthquake?
When it opens a gaping hole under failed politicians and their policies
Friday
Jose Andrés’s mixed emotions
Plus: Rooting for you guys
Thursday
Splitsville: separatist movements are gaining steam in blue states
The goals aren’t the same in each place — and some movements are far more serious than others
Monday
Meet the MAGA porn stars
When an adult performer looks in the mirror, they look way more like a Trump than an MSNBC wine mom
Wednesday
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum begins her presidency
She sounds like a more refined AMLO. For the US, this means a very different negotiator but, essentially, the same terms
Monday
Kamala punts on amnesty for ‘DREAMers’
Plus: Would-be Trump assassin ‘stalked’ former president, offered bounty
Thursday
Letters from Spectator readers, October 2024
Californication and tiring of travel
Tuesday
Steve Hilton wants to challenge Gavin Newsom for the chance to run California
The former Fox host has been very vocal on the state’s public policy
Monday
The Californication of the Democratic Party
Does the rest of America want to be like the Golden State?
Monday
Gavin Newsom decides to tackle California homeless crisis… now it’s an election year
If T-shirt and Jeans Newsom were running against French Laundry Newsom in 2026, the former would win in a landslide
