Scott Shafer

@scottshafer

Senior Editor for KQED's California Politics and Government Desk. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Give it a listen!

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  1. Sep 5

    Incredible anonymous op-ed from a high level Trump official. Cites "the president’s leadership style, which is impetuous, adversarial, petty and ineffective" and says the "the root of the problem is the president's amorality."

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  2. Sep 5

    Joining now to talk and the .

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  3. Sep 5

    After his long meandering answer about whether sitting presidents should be subject to lawsuits while in office, tells Judge "You're very good -- you're learning to filibuster."

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  4. Sep 5

    Stay tuned to for full coverage of the this week.

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  5. Sep 5

    As she begins her questioning of Judge amidst continuing intermittent protests says "I'm sorry about the circumstances but we'll get through it." First question is about gun control.

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  6. Sep 4

    As the Senate Judiciary Committee take a break in the confirmation hearing, Chair Sen. Grassley reflects on the day's raucous proceedings. "I’m not going to let happen tomorrow what I shouldn’t have let happen today."

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    Sep 4

    We're talking , politics, politics with & 9/10 in San Francisco. Did we mention politics?

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  8. Sep 4

    Spontaneous combustion as soon as the hearing begins. And it's only Day 1.

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  9. Sep 4

    At confirmation hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin says of hearing room protests and disruption, "This is the noise of democracy."

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  10. Sep 4

    As chaos continues in the Senate hearing room Sen. Orrin Hatch tells "I wish you the best because we're going to confirm you."

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  11. Sep 1

    At the Magritte exhibit at ⁦⁩ today had to wonder if ⁦⁩ was inspired by this painting in creating its corporate logo.

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    Sep 1

    You can find more on all of these bills below and by following our top-notch politics and government team: Marisa Lagos (), Katie Orr (), Guy Marzorati () and Scott Shafer ().

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  13. Aug 31

    California Legislature Passes Major Reforms to Wildfire Law

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    Aug 31

    Impossible to draw a direct connection, but as now goes for final vote in Assembly, it’s interesting to note flurry of late donations by , a big supporter of 901. Here are most active donors of the last week:

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    Aug 31

    "For this legislative session, there is no issue that was as intense as this issue." California Legislature Passes Major Reforms to Wildfire Law

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  16. Aug 31

    California Legislature passes major police transparency measures on internal investigations, body cameras

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    Aug 31

    Both Senate have Approved SB 901, wildfire prevention framework. The bill now heads to the Governor.

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    Aug 31

    Assembly lawmakers pass ,the wildfire conference committee bill. 45-10. interesting how few voted no.

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    Aug 31

    sails through Senate on 29-4 count. Gaines, Hill, Vidak, and Wilk were the no votes.

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    Aug 31

    Republicans on the Assembly floor are posing with shakes from

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