Tom Steyer Says He Can Be a Good Billionaire

Tom Steyer Says He Can Be a Good Billionaire

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.There is growing skepticism of billionaires, particularly among Democrats. But Tom Steyer, a billionaire running for governor of California, says he should not be lumped in with people like Elon Musk. Steyer argues that his spending tens of millions on liberal causes such as climate change illustrates his commitment to helping average …

Q&A With Billionaire Tom Steyer: “The Only Question I Ask Is What’s Good for Working Californians”

By Tanu Henry and Edward Henderson Tom Steyer As California’s 2026 gubernatorial contest takes shape, candidates are offering competing visions for addressing some of the state’s most persistent challenges, including housing costs, homelessness, public safety, education and economic inequality.  Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor and longtime political activist, says his campaign is focused on affordability and what he describes as structural i…

Candidate for Governor Tom Steyer Speaks to CA Black Media

Tom Steyer, seen during New York Climate Week in September 2025, is running for governor of California. (Xuthoria, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Tanu Henry and Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Editor’s Note: This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates for governor stand on key issues. The opinions, assertions and claims expressed are th…