Democratic debate: Candidates unify briefly over Trump impeachment, but rivalries sharpen
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Democratic candidates found common ground in denouncing President Trump, but struck a more fractious tone on healthcare, gun policy and money in politics during a crowded presidential primary debate Tuesday night. The most pointed broadsides were aimed at Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, reflecting her ascendance in the polls, while she and fellow septuagenarian…
California billionaire Tom Steyer spent $47 million in three months on presidential bid
California billionaire Tom Steyer spent $47 million during the first three months of his presidential bid — a jaw-dropping sum that places him on track to join the biggest self-funding political candidates in American history. Joe Biden, one of the front-runners in the Democratic presidential primary, finds himself in a precarious financial position, having spent…
The dirty little secret about covering a debate
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Here’s the dirty little secret of covering a debate: Most of the reporters who travel hundreds of miles to write about them will never get into the actual debate room. Tuesday marks the fourth presidential primary Democratic debate of the 2020 campaign. The 12 qualifying candidates will share the most crowded stage…
Who are the candidates in the Democratic debate?
Twelve candidates. One stage. Meet the dozen who are vying for precious seconds in the spotlight: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii momentarily considered boycotting the debate to protest what she called “rigging” of the primary contest, but changed her mind and is appearing onstage in Ohio. California billionaire Tom Steyer spent millions of dollars to…
Clippers coach Doc Rivers is experimenting with his most lethal starting lineup yet
When the Clippers’ starters lined up for the opening tip Tuesday, Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams were among them. It was only an intrasquad scrimmage at an open practice held at USC’s Galen Center, but coach Doc Rivers is considering moving the pair from the bench, where they were two of the NBA’s best reserves…
USC's Stepp and Carr should get more carries against Arizona
One minute remained in South Bend, and Fighting Irish defenders stood stacked at the goal line, but Markese Stepp made his intentions clear to his quarterback. He wanted the ball. “He was fired up,” Kedon Slovis recalled of the USC running back. “The box is loaded, and we gave it to him, anyway.” In his…
Kings cannot seize opportunities and let Hurricanes slip through in loss
Click:Electric passenger tricycle For much of the last week, Todd McLellan has been coaching on the fly. Click Here: gold coast suns 2019 guernsey Such is the reality of the Kings’ early-season schedule, which subjected the team to an awkward seven-day break between the end of the preseason and start of the regular season, then…
Rainout could affect the dynamic of the AL Championship Series
NEW YORK — Shortly after Game 3 of the American League Championship Series had ended, the Houson Astros went about their usual postgame routine, changing, packing their things, and talking to reporters, before heading for the team bus. As they milled about, a few of them glanced up at the TVs mounted on the ceilings. They…
St. Louis encephalitis resurfaces in Orange County
Mosquitoes collected in Anaheim and Westminster have tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis — the first occurrence in those cities in three decades, Orange County officials announced Tuesday. The mosquitoes were collected late last week along Old Bolsa Chica Road in Westminster and near Dale and Orange avenues in Anaheim, according to Heather Hyland of…
Possible homicide reported in Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara County
Authorities are investigating a possible homicide in the Hope Ranch residential community in Santa Barbara County. The incident occurred in the 4100 block of Mariposa Drive. An online records search indicated that it may be the home of former “Tarzan” actor Ron Ely. KABC-TV Channel 7 said in a tweet that the victim was a…