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| August 2026 | 0 | 1 (collection gap) |
| September 2026 | 0 | 1,320 |
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Bains pushed attacks on Villegas, ‘Medicare for All.’ She also told activists she supports it.
Asm. Jasmeet Bains (D–Delano) told the Fresno County Young Democrats that she supports Medicare for All, despite her campaign attacking Visalia Unified Trustee Randy Villegas for his support of that platform. The two Democrats are trying to unseat Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) in the 22nd district. What she’s saying: In audio of the meeting obtained by The Sun, Bains told the Fresno County Young Democrats, “I do support Medicare for All.” She added that she is not sure where talking points come from saying she does not support that platform. The Bains campaign issued the following statement to The Sun on Thursday: “Radical Randy is at it again. He has engaged in deceit and disinformation ever since he decided to run in a district where he doesn’t live. Dr. Bains is a Medicare champion focused on ensuring every American has access to quality and affordable health coverage. Randy Villegas has endorsed socialist run healthcare which would dissolve Medicare, make employer-sponsored health insurance illegal, and double taxes. You cannot say you support Medicare for All if you want to destroy Medicare.” Driving the news: Bains has been seen as the more moderate candidate and has received backing from the Democratic establishment. Bains’ campaign website states that she will fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from devastating cuts. Her website does not mention Medicare for All. On the other hand, Villegas is the preferred candidate among progressives, such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–VT) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Fremont). Villegas highlights Medicare for All as one of his top priorities on his campaign website. Political ammo: Opposition research documents from Bains’ campaign tailored for use by outside groups show that Villegas’ support of Medicare for All is a major target. The Bains campaign compiled a list of articles showing how Villegas has supported Medicare for All and criticized former Rep. TJ Cox for backtracking from his promises to support single payer healthcare on the campaign trail. The post Bains pushed attacks on Villegas, ‘Medicare for All.’ She also told activists she supports it. appeared first on The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Bains pushed attacks on Villegas, ‘Medicare for All.’ She also told activists she supports it.
Asm. Jasmeet Bains (D–Delano) told the Fresno County Young Democrats that she supports Medicare for All, despite her campaign attacking Visalia Unified Trustee Randy Villegas for his support of that platform. The two Democrats are trying to unseat Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) in the 22nd district. What she’s saying: In audio of the meeting obtained by The Sun, Bains told the Fresno County Young Democrats, “I do support Medicare for All.” She added that she is not sure where talking points come from saying she does not support that platform. The Bains campaign issued the following statement to The Sun on Thursday: “Radical Randy is at it again. He has engaged in deceit and disinformation ever since he decided to run in a district where he doesn’t live. Dr. Bains is a Medicare champion focused on ensuring every American has access to quality and affordable health coverage. Randy Villegas has endorsed socialist run healthcare which would dissolve Medicare, make employer-sponsored health insurance illegal, and double taxes. You cannot say you support Medicare for All if you want to destroy Medicare.” Driving the news: Bains has been seen as the more moderate candidate and has received backing from the Democratic establishment. Bains’ campaign website states that she will fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from devastating cuts. Her website does not mention Medicare for All. On the other hand, Villegas is the preferred candidate among progressives, such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–VT) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Fremont). Villegas highlights Medicare for All as one of his top priorities on his campaign website. Political ammo: Opposition research documents from Bains’ campaign tailored for use by outside groups show that Villegas’ support of Medicare for All is a major target. The Bains campaign compiled a list of articles showing how Villegas has supported Medicare for All and criticized former Rep. TJ Cox for backtracking from his promises to support single payer healthcare on the campaign trail. The post Bains pushed attacks on Villegas, ‘Medicare for All.’ She also told activists she supports it. appeared first on The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Swalwell suspends gubernatorial campaign after sex assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Castro Valley) suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday following a wave of allegations of sexual assault, accusations he continues to deny. “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s,” Swalwell said in a social media post. Friday implosion: Swalwell’s campaign unravelled quickly after the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that he had sexually assaulted a woman twice, including once while she worked for him. CNN later reported similar allegations, adding three additional women’s claims. Just weeks before the June 2 primary, Swalwell had emerged as a leading candidate in a crowded Democratic field. After the allegations became public, Democratic rivals and allies, including members of Congress and labor unions, swiftly abandoned their support and encouraged him to leave the race. Calls for Swalwell to resign from Congress grew over the weekend, but no mention of resignation was made in his latest statements. The 48-hour period marked a dramatic implosion for the congressman, who had been gathering momentum as a potential successor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat ineligible for a third term. While Swalwell has denied the allegations, he referenced past mistakes and apologized to his family, staff, friends and supporters in a statement Sunday. “I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” he wrote. In a video post Friday, he apologized specifically to his wife. The bigger picture: The allegations have upended the gubernatorial race, which has Democrats concerned that a crowded ballot could split the vote, causing the party to miss advancing candidates to the general election under California’s top-two primary system. Swalwell’s departure leaves other prominent Democrats, such as billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer and former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, vying for his supporters. Major Republican contenders include former Fox News host Steve Hilton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. Brewing trouble ahead: The Chronicle reported the alleged assaults occurred in 2019, when the woman worked for Swalwell, and again in 2024. The woman, who was not named, told reporters she was too intoxicated to consent and did not report the assaults to police at the time for fear she would not be believed. CNN spoke with several other women who accused Swalwell of misconduct. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said it is investigating the alleged 2024 incident and urged anyone with information to contact its special victims division. Several House colleagues, including Reps. Jared Huffman, Ro Khanna and Sam Liccardo of California, as well as Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico and Pramila Jayapal of Washington, have called for Swalwell to resign. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said she would file a motion to start expulsion proceedings, a rare step that requires a two-thirds majority in the House. Last year, Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., became only the sixth member in House history to be expelled by his colleagues. The post Swalwell suspends gubernatorial campaign after sex assault allegations appeared first on The San Joaquin Valley Sun.