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In reply to the discussion: California GOP Worries About Getting Shut Out [View all]wryter2000
(46,110 posts)5. Currently they are shut out of power
We have controlling majorities in the legislature and all the the statewide elected positions.
I was wondering how we get Newsom and Villaraigosa both at the top in the primaries. I haven't decided which one to vote for yet.
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we only need to flip 25 or so nationwide and flipping 50 or more is in play
beachbum bob
May 2018
#37
Vote Newsom. I lived in LA while Villaraigosa was mayor. He cheated on his wife with a reporter.
TeamPooka
May 2018
#11
Villaraigosa was against legal weed until he started running for Gov. He allowed pot shops in LA
TeamPooka
May 2018
#14
I had not heard that about Gavin and am dissapointed but still believe he has made better policy
TeamPooka
May 2018
#16
This has great long term effects. If they don't appear on any statewide ballot it undermines
grantcart
May 2018
#19