Put California first in governor’s race – Latest News
How to repair California.
That ought to be the main target of gubernatorial candidates in the runup to the June 2 major.
Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom has burnished his national model — amongst leftists, anyway — by posing as a world chief and trolling President Trump.
California wants none of that.
President Trump speaks with California Governor Gavin Newsom upon arrival at LAX on January 24, 2025 to go to the area devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. AFP by way of Getty Images
Rather, voters can be well-served by a marketing campaign centered on options to the troubles plaguing the state.
Those ills are many, and embody persistent high charges of homelessness; a staggering lack of affordability; cussed housing, water, vitality and road-capacity shortages; abysmal public schooling outcomes; overtaxation — together with an absurd proposed billionaire tax; woeful underperformance by state authorities; rampant fraud; widespread crime; union and different special-interest seize of Sacramento; and more.
Californians need sensible options to that mess, not would-be governors consumed with Trump, “resistance” or ICE.
Toward that finish, the addition to the sphere of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is welcome; let’s hope he contributes the pragmatic voice that many have predicted.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan speaks during a press convention on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. MediaNews Group by way of Getty Images
Yes, federal coverage issues and those that aspire to governor could have opinions on national points.
But reflexively opposing Trump on each concern is just not management. It’s not a resolution. And it’s not a plan to control California.
Voters have a broad vary of candidates vying to guide the state for 4 years.
They deserve a marketing campaign centered squarely on state business.
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Running California, after all, is a full-time gig.
Gubernatorial hopefuls ought to exhibit a capability — and willingness — to do this job, somewhat than telling the president how to do his.
