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Governor Gets Trapped in Malfunctioning Elevator

West Virginia's Jim Justice was stuck for around 30 minutes

(Newser) - A malfunction caused West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to become trapped in the elevator at the governor's residence Thursday, his office said. The Republican governor was stuck for about 30 minutes after the malfunction as mansion staff, state police, and other state government personnel worked to open the elevator,...

Weird Political Maneuvering Is Happening in Idaho
Weird Political
Maneuvering
Is Happening
in Idaho
the rundown
Oct 6, 2021 11:15 AM CDT

Weird Political Maneuvering Is Happening in Idaho

When the cat's away...

(Newser) - Idaho Gov. Brad Little left the state on Tuesday, and Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin took full advantage of that fact. With Little in Texas meeting with other Republican governors about border issues, McGeachin—who serves as acting governor in Little's absence and is running for governor herself—issued an...

Abbott's Sinking Poll Numbers May Give Beto an Opening

Axios reports ex-congressman plans to announce run for Texas governor later this year

(Newser) - Beto-for-president fizzled . Maybe Beto-for-governor will work? Axios reports that former Democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke will announce a run for Texas governor later this year. A spokesman says "no decision has been made" but acknowledges that O'Rourke has been busy making phone calls. The Axios report says O'...

After Election Victory, COVID Hits Newsom Household
2 of Gavin
Newsom's
Kids Have
COVID
Sep 18, 2021 6:30 AM CDT

2 of Gavin Newsom's Kids Have COVID

They're said to have mild symptoms and will be quarantined; Newsom, wife, other 2 kids negative

(Newser) - It's been a good news/bad news kind of week for Gavin Newsom. On Tuesday, he survived California's recall election to remain governor of the state. On Friday, a not-so-cheery announcement out of his office, per SFGate : Two of his four young children have tested positive for COVID. "...

California Governor Recall Results: Gavin Newsom Wins

He'll remain in office, AP projects

(Newser) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in US history to defeat a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democratic governor crafted as part of national battle for his party’s values in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and lingering...

As California Votes, Cries of 'Rigged' Election Surface

Polls suggest Newsom will survive recall election, though foes on right smell another 'Big Lie'

(Newser) - It's Election Day in California. Voters will decide whether Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom gets to stay in office, and the latest polls suggest his job his safe. An average of polls at FiveThirtyEight has Newsom up 57 to 41 on the should-he-stay or should-he-go question. Not a single poll...

In California Recall, a Late &#39;Curveball&#39;
In California Recall,
a Late 'Curveball'
in case you missed it
Aug 29, 2021 10:00 AM CDT

In California Recall, a Late 'Curveball'

Rise of controversial radio host Larry Elder has some Republicans worried

(Newser) - The recall election for California Gov. Gavin Newsom is Sept. 14—though mail ballots already are being cast—and the contest remains tight in the polls. It's so close that any one of a number of factors could decide it, and the recent surge of conservative radio host Larry...

Hochul: Truth Is New York Saw Another 12K COVID Deaths

She ups New York's total from the 43K deaths Cuomo reported as of Monday

(Newser) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised more government transparency on her first day in office, and her administration quickly delivered it by acknowledging nearly 12,000 more deaths in the state from COVID-19 than had been publicized by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. New York now reports nearly 55,400 people...

One Last 'Quirk' From Cuomo: a 'Late-Night Ascension'

Few New Yorkers will see governor-to-be Kathy Hochul's historic moment

(Newser) - An aide to outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said out loud Monday what a lot of people surely already were thinking: The 63-year-old is done with elected politics once his resignation takes effect at midnight. "He is exploring a number of options, but has no interest in running...

Andrew Cuomo Fends Off One Last Controversy

Outgoing governor under fire over report he left his dog behind at mansion

(Newser) - Monday is Andrew Cuomo's final day as the governor of New York state, but he's not escaping without one last batch of negative headlines. The Albany Times Union reports that Cuomo left his dog behind at the governor's mansion after moving in with his sister in Westchester...

Just 4 Days After Positive Test, It's Now Negative for Abbott

Texas governor says vaccine likely helped keep his illness 'brief and mild'

(Newser) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has tested negative for COVID-19, just four days after testing positive. "I'm told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination that I received," Abbott said in a video clip posted on his Twitter account on Saturday. "...

Cuomo &#39;Ran Out of Moves&#39;
Resignation Marks
Stunning Downfall for Cuomo
THE RUNDOWN
Aug 10, 2021 2:59 PM CDT

Resignation Marks Stunning Downfall for Cuomo

NY governor 'ran out of moves'

(Newser) - It's being called one of the most stunning downfalls in recent American political history: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned in disgrace, a week after state AG Letitia James said a report had concluded that the Democrat sexually harassed 11 women . With the state Assembly moving toward impeachment...

Andrew Cuomo Is Resigning
Andrew Cuomo 
Resigns as Governor
UPDATED
Aug 10, 2021 11:13 AM CDT

Andrew Cuomo Resigns as Governor

But New York leader says he still views damning report as politically biased

(Newser) - A political surprise out of New York state on Tuesday: Andrew Cuomo called a news conference and announced that he's resigning as governor amid his sexual harassment scandal . "Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back...

Texas to Use Out-of-State Medical Workers as COVID Surges

Gov. Greg Abbott also asks hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective surgeries to clear up beds

(Newser) - As COVID cases surge in Texas, with some of its largest school districts defying Greg Abbott's mask mandates ban so they can combat that surge, the governor is now confronting a different problem related to the spike. On Monday, Abbott announced he'd reached out to the Texas Hospital...

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Aug 3, 2021 5:03 PM CDT

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign

Dozens of other Democrats agree

(Newser) - Both of New York's US senators called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment months ago. After Letitia James, the state's attorney general, released the results of an investigation Tuesday, they were joined by dozens more Democrats—including President Biden. The president, who said...

New York AG: Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
New York AG: Cuomo's
Accusers Told the Truth
UPDATED
Aug 3, 2021 10:33 AM CDT

New York AG: Cuomo's Accusers Told the Truth

Investigation finds that the governor sexually harassed multiple women

(Newser) - New York's attorney general has released the findings of her investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and it's seriously bad news for Cuomo. AG Letitia James on Tuesday said the 63-year-old governor sexually harassed multiple women and violated state and federal laws in doing so, reports the New York ...

Cuomo Investigation Reaches Crunch Time

Governor will be interviewed by investigators Saturday over sexual harassment claims

(Newser) - This could be an uncomfortable weekend for Andrew Cuomo. The New York Times reports that two investigators from the state attorney general's office will interview the New York governor on Saturday about sexual harassment complaints from multiple women . The AP and CNN confirm the weekend interview. The stories suggest...

Gavin Newsom Won't Be a 'Democrat' on Recall Ballot

California governor missed a filing deadline, and judge won't give him a do-over

(Newser) - A paperwork mistake means California Gov. Gavin Newsom can't identify himself as a Democrat in the upcoming recall election . It seems that Newsom's office missed the deadline to submit his party affiliation, and a judge in Sacramento declined to give the governor a do-over on Monday, reports the...

Officials: Cold-Case Contract Killing Tied to Former Governor

Authorities say Tenn. Gov. Ray Blanton's administration helped fund 1979 murder

(Newser) - A former Tennessee governor's administration helped fund a contract murder of a key federal witness decades ago while embroiled in the state's largest political scandal, law enforcement officials announced Wednesday. Investigators in Hamilton County, which encompasses Chattanooga, have been chipping away at the 42-year-old cold case of Samuel...

Segregationist Governor Didn&#39;t Protect Freedom Riders
Governor Didn't Keep
Mob From Freedom Riders
obituary
Jun 5, 2021 5:25 PM CDT

Governor Didn't Keep Mob From Freedom Riders

John Patterson later said he shouldn't have trusted local police to stop white mobs in Alabama

(Newser) - Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson, who entered politics as a reformer but was criticized for failing to protect the Freedom Riders from angry white mobs, has died. He was 99. His daughter, Barbara Patterson Scholl, said Patterson died peacefully at home, the AP reports. His involvement with state government spanned...

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