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pinkstarburst

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1. I am very hopeful for Becerra

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 09:37 AM

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I think he's the right one to lead California. I have all my fingers crossed for him to prevail in November.

I also fear that this will mean Steyer will run for President in 2028 again and throw his billions into the race, trying to buy himself an office he doesn't deserve yet again. *barf*

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We got the best outcome in California [View all] Renew Deal Wednesday OP

I am very hopeful for Becerra pinkstarburst Wednesday #1

Hopefully Steyer won't run as a third party candidate. choie Wednesday #6

There is no sore loser clause in Ca? LisaL Wednesday #7

California has long-standing "sore loser" laws that have been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. QueerDuck Wednesday #8

Well, let's hope so, anyway. calimary Wednesday #15

Hope? It's a freaking Blue state law. paleotn Wednesday #19

Agreed. The infighting would have been nauseating. Voters aren't Nixie Wednesday #2

I agree Unwind Your Mind Wednesday #3

Yep. If you add all the primary voters for all the democrats in the running, LisaL Wednesday #4

I don't live in California AZProgressive Wednesday #5

Trump is extremely un popular in California BlueWaveNeverEnd Wednesday #16

Steyer vs Becerra would have been my preference. CoopersDad Wednesday #9

We would have found out more about both candidates Bobstandard Wednesday #10

Agree. I'll vote for Becerra and he will win but nothing will change in CA with him as govenor. Which is a shame as CA beaglelover Wednesday #11

Exactly my feeling about this. Sympthsical Wednesday #13

We should've done better Sympthsical Wednesday #12

I'm on the opposite coast so I have no skin in the game Quiet Em Wednesday #14

It can easily happen in a jungle primary, if voters are split and can't decide. LisaL Wednesday #17

I hate that any republican gets any votes anywhere in any election. maxsolomon Wednesday #18

Word is that Becerra will defeat Hilton handily. ananda Wednesday #20

Steyer is still in the running people Wednesday #21