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CoopersDad

(3,389 posts) Thu May 28, 2026, 08:43 PM Thursday

I don't see anything exciting about Becerra as a governor.

https://www.tomsteyer.com/endorsements

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Tom Steyer's endorsements by Environmental and Labor Groups are impressive. (Original Post) CoopersDad Thursday OP

And Jane Fonda lame54 Thursday #1

Steyer got rich investing in coal mines and prisons. chowder66 Thursday #3

Experience in government isn't necessarily a plus. CoopersDad Thursday #4

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1. And Jane Fonda

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:49 PM

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2. one wonders how much of his generosity benefited himself over the years. billionaires dont get that way being nice

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:53 PM

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3. Steyer got rich investing in coal mines and prisons.

Thu May 28, 2026, 09:08 PM

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No one is perfect but at least Becerra has experience in government.

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4. Experience in government isn't necessarily a plus.

Thu May 28, 2026, 10:19 PM

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He has addressed his past investments, he divested from fossil fuels many years ago

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5. Not having experience in government can be disastrous. See Washington D.C.

Thu May 28, 2026, 10:23 PM

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