so everybody wanted to thin the herd for dems gov in CA...

[msongs]

mission accomplished. and who will benefit the most? the taxpayers? the other dems candidates?

[Bobstandard]

1. Or those fing Republicans

[mikewv]

2. Other Democratic Candidates

California Democrats needs someone to finish in the top 2 in the Jungle Primary. It is as simple as that.

[FHRRK1]

4. I'd prefer they take both spots

IMO, Swalwell just gave Steyer the top spot.

Porter isn’t doing herself any favors, so who can take the 2nd spot?

[JI7]

6. There was a chance it could have been Swalwell and Steyer

but with what is happening now there is likely to be a Republican.

[mikewv]

7. Agree, would love to have the top two spots

I will take any democrat running over any republican

[WhiskeyGrinder]

3. Justice?

[mr715]

5. Justice for potential victims.

Ethical representation for the people of California.

And, as a tertiary point, an increased chance of a Democratic victory in the election.

[bluestarone]

8. It's up to California people but i was wondering if Newsom could

get involved with his choice of who the next Governor should be?

[PeaceWave]

11. I don't recall Newsom even attempting to play kingmaker when he left the S.F. mayor's office...

There really are so many things about his approach to politics that I and many other folks in this state appreciate.

[walkingman]

9. The consternation by the Dems over Rep. Swalwell is an example of why

we seem to lose politically against the GOP over and over. When one of our own is accused of wrongdoing instead of rallying to defend them based on "your innocent until proven guilty" as the GOP does, we quickly use the accusations as a reason to take the moral high ground and move on.
I think it is because the "circle the wagons" (narrow the circle) to defend your party is in line with the kind of narcistic reality of conservatism - where the individual is all that matters. In the case of most Dems (expand the circle) to unite collectively, regardless of personal interests in favor of a effort to improve society for all.

Our worldview is just different and we cannot be someone that we aren't regardless of the cost.

Which is better? I think the Dems are better overall but not sure politically if it is a net positive?

[lame54]

12. It's not looking good for him guiltwise...

And we don't have any time left
We are on the verge of losing California

[usonian]

10. A very heavyweight endorsement would help but not likely from within the state.

It would show commitment to party over any possible brickbats thrown their way.

Perhaps a Stephen Colbert or Pope Leo. This is not so far-fetched. These two are the only public figures in a recent poll who are above water in favorable/unfavorable.
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