Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race | Normon Solomon
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic partyThe next governor of deep-blue California will almost certainly be a Democrat. But what kind of Democrat?The establishment favorite for overseeing the world’s fourth-largest economy, Xavier Becerra, has trod a traditional path. As governor, based on past performance, he would keep his party and the state on the rutted road of corporate-friendly liberalism. Continue reading...
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