Scott Shafer
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KQED Politics & Govt. Editor. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Water polo. Chocolate. https://t.co/4gBsbTmufQ
San Francisco, CA
Joined January 2009
No one knows political redistricting in CA better than @paulmitche11. Hear his explanation of how CA can redraw lines and pick up 4 or more GOP House seats without endangering Democratic incumbents. But is it a good idea?
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As Texas Republicans move ahead on plans to redraw their congressional districts to boost GOP candidates for the House of Representatives, Governor Gavin Newsom is fighting back, saying California...
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New from KQED: Supporters of NYC mayoral candidate @ZohranKMamdani are planning 2 SF fundraisers Aug. 23 and 24. Event co-chairs include SF Supe @bilalmahmood & Oakland Rep. @lateefahsimon. His first visit to SF since his victory over Andrew Cuomo caused a political earthquake.
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Hearing about the death of Hulk Hogan takes me back to 1988 or 89 when Hulk visited Mayor Art Agnos when I worked for him at City Hall. Art was a fan.
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SF Supervisor @bilalmahmood joins me today on Political Breakdown. We talk ICE in S.F., his plan to spread homeless services across the city and how coming out as autistic has affected his life. Check out the full convo on our podcast!
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.@mlagos and I chew over the politics of major CEQA reform with @dustingardiner of @Politico. Why did @GavinNewsom turn the screws on the legislature?
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Today marks the start of a new fiscal year in California, and the budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is going into effect now that the legislature met his demands for a major overhaul of Califo...
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A big decision awaits Mayor @DanielLurie and it's not the budget.
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Recent demonstrations in San Francisco against immigration enforcement underscore the importance of a decision facing Mayor Daniel Lurie: Who will lead the San Francisco Police Department?
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Breaking: Federal judge in SF rules against the Trump Administration, saying National Guard actions were illegal. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith.".
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Insightful analysis from @mlagos and @GuyMarzorati about Newsom's big move to the center of the national political stage.
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After months of trying to balance confrontation and collaboration, Newsom seized a volatile moment on Tuesday to speak not just to California but to the nation.
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RT @CAgovernor: Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait. Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or….
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Breaking: After asking President Trump to rescind his order to send the California National Guard to Los Angeles, the governor‘s office says Gov. Newsom is now in L.A.
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RT @GavinNewsom: I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and r….
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RT @ZavalaA: BREAKING: Monique Limon has the votes to be the next leader of the California Senate. She would be the first Latina at the h….
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Six sources close to the situation confirmed as of Sunday morning Limón, a Latina from Santa Barbara, had at least 16 votes from her fellow Democrats to be the next Senate president pro tem to...
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RT @CAgovernor: Trump is trying to manufacture a crisis in LA County — deploying troops not for order, but to create chaos. Don’t take the….
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LGBTQ leaders and veterans rally in the Castro to criticize plan to remove Harvey Milk’s name from a naval ship. Zoe Dunning, who helped lead the fight to allow gays to openly serve openly said “they are trying to redefine the meaning of leadership and courage.”
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Listen: Wondering how CA will solve its $12 b. budget deficit? How Trump's policies will affect the economy and budget? Check out @KQEDForum w/ @mlagos & @GuyMarzorati talking to @mkimreporter right now!.
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East Bay Democrat @BuffyWicks joins me and @mlagos today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.
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Join us for an exclusive preview of Harvey Milk Reimagined on May 21 at 7pm at KQED. Celebrate Harvey Milk’s legacy w/live music, rare footage,& interviews. Interviews with leaders mentored by Milk.His lasting impact on LGBTQ+ rights and beyond.More info:
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Commemorate Harvey Milk with live performances from the modern opera about the LGBTQ rights leader, rare KQED archival footage, and more.
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Some surprising answers from Trump supporters on feelings about the president now. @izzyabloom
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For California Trump supporters, many expressed enthusiasm for the president’s policies in his second term so far, especially his aggressive action on immigration and government spending.
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In Washington today @SpeakerPelosi and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) & her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.
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Not much buyers' remorse from these Trump voters in California. @izzyabloom
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Nearly 40% of California voters backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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