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US Politics

The Hostile Takeover: How Carl DeMaio's Power Grab Threatens Republican Party Integrity and Democratic Norms

Republican infighting in San Diego led to the party failing to endorse any candidate for the first time in recent memory due to Assemblymember Carl DeMaio's efforts to consolidate power through his organization Reform California. This internal power struggle dangerously undermines democratic institutions and the rule of law, threatening the very foundations of our republican system.

US Politics

The California GOP's Faustian Bargain: Choosing Noise Over Statesmanship

Candidates backed by the right-wing group Reform California, led by Carl DeMaio, defeated establishment Republican picks in several California primary races, signaling a significant internal shift within the state GOP. This rise of rabble-rousing, confrontational politics over pragmatic conservatism is a dangerous gambit that threatens to further marginalize the party and erode the principled, institutional engagement required for a healthy democratic opposition.