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Robinson: Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor's Trumpian politics

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By Rich Robinson
| San José Spotlight Verified
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor is known for her vengefulness. She is the Trumpian equivalent for small government. Early in her career she lost her first attempt running for mayor. The Mercury News called her tactics “loony” in an editorial as she went after the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce with no evidence. The irony is Gillmor refused to pass judgement on the local garbage company, an ally, who had been convicted of money laundering. Garbage in, garbage out.
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Robinson: Where is Joe?

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By Rich Robinson
| San José Spotlight Verified
Where is Joe? No, not that Joe. Where is Joe Simitian, who lost a runoff spot in Congressional District 16 by five votes and has been uncharacteristically silent on who he supports for the coveted seat. Simitian is in the enviable position of kingmaker as his voters must now choose between the two remaining candidates. Polling by Tulchin Research shows the race between Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo as a virtual tie. Each candidate has strengths.
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Robinson: Joe Biden exits, Kamala Harris ascends

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By Rich Robinson
| San José Spotlight Verified
Democratic Party elites successfully executed a bloodless coup in getting President Joe Biden to step down as a candidate in November. We can hope the current euphoria expressed by those anointing Vice President Kamala Harris lasts long enough to get her elected. I am not here to bury our party, but to praise Joe Biden.
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