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Antonio Villaraigosa

Top California Democrat Courts GOP Voters in His Bid for Governor

Antonio Villaraigosa is taking positions antithetical to those of the state's increasingly left-leaning Democratic Party


California, which Hillary Clinton won by nearly four million votes in 2016, has become ground zero for the burgeoning "resistance" movement against President Donald Trump.

Villaraigosa Fails Up to Harvard


Harvard’s Institute of Politics has announced that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will serve as a visiting fellow. This marks an impressive academic leap for the former mayor who is perhaps most famous for his grasp of parliamentary procedure.

Villaraigosa’s Farewell Bash


Before leaving office at the end of the month, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is set to use $75,000 in public money as part of a $265,000 block party despite recently passing a budget containing $108 million unfunded obligations and personally being in dire financial straits.

Villaraigosa Gets Desperate


Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is reportedly desperate for work and money after his mayoral term ends June 30 despite being the second highest paid mayor, earning $1,682,937 during his eight years in office.

Controversial Donor Melgen Tied to LA Mayor

Menendez donor under ethical cloud pictured with Villaraigosa, N.J. Dem. Sen. Menendez


A new connection has emerged between Los Angeles Mayor Anthonio Villaraigosa and the eye doctor at the center of controversy surrounding Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.).