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Passages

(4,321 posts) Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:23 PM Wednesday

Steyer will likely have good policies protecting working people since the chamber of commerce does not seem to like him

JUST IN: The California Chamber of Commerce throws in $5 million to the anti-Tom Steyer IE committee via their JOBSPAC entity.

Link to tweet

Watching donors is always informative, imo.

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Steyer will likely have good policies protecting working people since the chamber of commerce does not seem to like him (Original Post) Passages Wednesday OP

That's a good point senseandsensibility Wednesday #1

I live in NYC but I would consider Steyer if I was a Cali. This is going to be an interesting race! Passages Wednesday #2

California has many good options. mr715 Wednesday #3

Agree. Passages Wednesday #4

I don't live in CA but was turned off on Steyer because he is a private prison (ICE) investor. nt in2herbs Wednesday #5

Lots for voters to think about. It's going to be an interesting race. Passages Wednesday #6

Bingo. Steyer is trying to get ahead of the narrative on this issue. However... PeaceWave Wednesday #7

Yes. This could be a real liability for Steyer. Passages Wednesday #8

That's the main attack ad against Steyer running in CA right now... PeaceWave Wednesday #9

Time will tell if he has evolved enough for voters. If you or a family member /friend were a victim Passages Wednesday #12

Steyer, Becerra, Mahan etc. the debate will likely oasis Wednesday #10

I've already ruled out 4 of the 6 debating tonight, based on... PeaceWave Wednesday #11

will katie bring her white board to the debate? that's what i liked most about her msongs Wednesday #13

That is kind of her signature thing, isn't it? Passages Wednesday #14

I finally saw an ad for Porter the other day (with her little whiteboard)... PeaceWave Wednesday #15

Perhaps it is merely an association people who know her appreciate. Passages Wednesday #16

senseandsensibility

(25,251 posts)

1. That's a good point

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:24 PM

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Still rooting for Becerra but Steyer has many good positions, especially Medicare for All.

Passages

(4,321 posts)

2. I live in NYC but I would consider Steyer if I was a Cali. This is going to be an interesting race!

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:26 PM

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mr715

(3,781 posts)

3. California has many good options.

Reply to Passages (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:29 PM

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It looks like it is poised to make a good choice.

Passages

(4,321 posts)

4. Agree.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:30 PM

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in2herbs

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5. I don't live in CA but was turned off on Steyer because he is a private prison (ICE) investor. nt

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:30 PM

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Passages

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6. Lots for voters to think about. It's going to be an interesting race.

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:33 PM

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Tom Steyer once managed $90M stake in firm now running CA ICE facility. ‘It was a mistake’

Read more at: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/election/article315341867.html#storylink=cpy

PeaceWave

(3,653 posts)

7. Bingo. Steyer is trying to get ahead of the narrative on this issue. However...

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:34 PM

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...it's not a good look for Steyer, particularly at a time when Trump is utilizing private prison contractors to wrongfully imprison God only knows how many people in the U.S.

Passages

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8. Yes. This could be a real liability for Steyer.

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:37 PM

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PeaceWave

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9. That's the main attack ad against Steyer running in CA right now...

Reply to Passages (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:43 PM

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It's pretty effective. Every person I've spoken to regarding Steyer has brought up this exact issue. Steyer's response ad is something to the effect that he has evolved on the issue. Steyer's ad ends with applause though, making it feel oddly self congratulatory and off putting.

Passages

(4,321 posts)

12. Time will tell if he has evolved enough for voters. If you or a family member /friend were a victim

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:04 PM

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of that system, you might not be so forgiving.

oasis

(53,800 posts)

10. Steyer, Becerra, Mahan etc. the debate will likely

Reply to Passages (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:45 PM

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determine for me who is the best Democrat for the job.

PeaceWave

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11. I've already ruled out 4 of the 6 debating tonight, based on...

Reply to oasis (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:49 PM

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either their party, temperament or agenda. I'll be honing in on the other two (obviously both Democrats) tonight.

msongs

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13. will katie bring her white board to the debate? that's what i liked most about her

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:07 PM

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Passages

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14. That is kind of her signature thing, isn't it?

Reply to msongs (Reply #13)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:08 PM

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PeaceWave

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15. I finally saw an ad for Porter the other day (with her little whiteboard)...

Reply to Passages (Reply #14)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:27 PM

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...I don't think she realizes that it's not really a great look for someone seeking the Governorship in a state where Democrats hold a super-majority in the legislature and where registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans 2 to 1.

Passages

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16. Perhaps it is merely an association people who know her appreciate.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:30 PM

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