Barabak: Despite a blue tide, this Democratic governor is fighting to survive
In Oregon, a progressive bastion, voter discontent has incumbent Tina Kotek on the defensive. Her struggle shows the perils of incumbency this angry election season.
Mark Z. Barabak
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Commentary: Live chat: Times columnists analyze the CNN California governor debate
Follow along as Times columnists Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak and Gustavo Arellano chat about the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra.
Commentary: Gavin Newsom is a lame duck. Can his presidential hopes still take flight?
Gavin Newsom leaves office in a few months, allowing him to devote all of his time to a 2028 presidential run. The question is whether he can sell a progressive agenda outside the comfortable confines of California.
