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PolitiFact California examined Harris’ record to see whether it supports the image she’s crafted as a prosecutor, one who stands up for progressive principles.

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A Look At Kamala Harris’ Record On PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter

January 23, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Here's a look at some of the prominent fact checks and articles PolitiFact California has produced on or about 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

PolitiFact Keeps Score On Campaign Promises

January 23, 2019

PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols and editor Angie Holan check the progress of campaign promises made by President Trump and Gov. Newsom.

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PolitiFact California: Who Is Kamala Harris? Meet The California Democrat Running For President

January 22, 2019 | Chris Nichols

PolitiFact California examined some key facts about Kamala Harris to fill in her biography.

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Gavin Newsom Proposes ‘Down Payment’ On Universal Healthcare In California

January 17, 2019 | Chris Nichols

When the newly-inaugurated Democratic governor unveiled several budget proposals on universal health care last week, PolitiFact California decided to examine whether they move his pledge forward on the Newsom-Meter and, if so, by how much.

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California Sen. Kamala Harris Challenges AG Nominee William Barr On Border Wall, Drug Trafficking

January 15, 2019 | Chris Nichols

California Sen. Kamala Harris on Tuesday challenged President Trump’s choice to be Attorney General, William Barr, on whether building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border would really stop or reduce drug trafficking.

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Gov. Newsom Takes First Step On Promise Of Free Community College In California

January 14, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom took his first step toward guaranteeing free community college in California last week, marking early progress on one of his top campaign promises.

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Trump Repeats Overly Simplistic, False Claim On California’s Wildfires

January 9, 2019 | Chris Nichols

President Trump claimed California’s deadly wildfires "would never happen" with "proper Forest Management."

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PolitiFact Checks Statements By President Trump And Gov. Newsom

January 9, 2019

PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols and editor Angie Holan check statements by Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump.

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Fact-checking California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Inauguration Speech

January 7, 2019 | Chris Nichols

During his inaugural address, California Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed California’s rents are rising, its wages are stagnant, and described homelessness in the state as an "epidemic." PolitiFact California fact-checked these statements.

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