US EditionDemocrats seeking California governor strut their stuff for powerful union leaders
- At a legislative conference in Sacramento on Monday, seven Democratic candidates campaigned for California governor before key union leaders.
- The event arose as Governor Gavin Newsom plans to vacate office in 19 months, with most candidates addressing ongoing state crises and union concerns.
- Candidates pledged support for pro-union policies on housing, infrastructure, and AI regulation, while Antonio Villaraigosa opposed striker unemployment benefits citing budget deficits.
- Union leader Lorena Gonzalez praised candidates, noting they "all threw up their green flag," and polls show former Vice President Kamala Harris as the frontrunner if she runs.
- Union organizations will likely direct up to $40 million in campaign funds, influencing endorsements amid tentative statewide campaign efforts and uncertain Harris decisions.
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San Bernardino Sun
Democrats seeking California governor strut their stuff for powerful union leaders
Given California’s daunting — even existential — array of social, economic and fiscal crises, it’s remarkable that anyone would volunteer to become its governor. However, Gavin Newsom will vacate the office 19 months hence, with most of those crises still in place, and at least seven Democratic politicians yearn to succeed him. Former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Lt. …
Democrats Seeking California Governorship Strut Their Stuff for Union Leaders
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Given California’s daunting — even existential — array of social, economic and fiscal crises, it’s remarkable that anyone would volunteer to become its governor. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion However, Gavin Newsom will vacate the office 19 months hence, with most of those crises still in place, and at least seven Democratic politicians yearn to succeed hi…
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