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crud

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14. He is originally from Sacramento

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 03:01 PM

Jun 3

My wife is from the same neighborhood and her sister knew his sister in school. Real working class roots and compelling life story.. I'm happy he's gonna be our next Gov and it's about time we have a hispanic one.

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