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Democrats seeking California governor strut their stuff for powerful union leaders
- California Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls showcased their platforms to major union leaders at a Sacramento legislative conference on May 12, 2025.
- This event occurred amid a crowded race to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, with at least seven Democrats seeking endorsements and union funding.
- Candidates including Antonio Villaraigosa and Betty Yee addressed union priorities like striker unemployment benefits, union labor mandates, and funding for projects despite differing stances on oil refinery closures.
- Polls indicate Kamala Harris leads the field with 31% support, though half of likely voters prefer she not run, and independent voters express mixed feelings about her candidacy.
- The conference highlighted union leaders' significant influence as potential major campaign donors whose endorsements could shape a still undecided and competitive race.
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Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state’s unions
Given California’s daunting — even existential — array of social, economic and fiscal crises, it’s remarkable that anyone would volunteer to become its governor. However, Gavin Newsom will vacate the office 19 months hence, with most of those crises still in place, and at least seven Democratic politicians yearn to succeed him. Former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Lt. …
San Bernardino Sun
Democrats seeking California governor strut their stuff for powerful union leaders
Given California’s daunting — even existential — array of social, economic and fiscal crises, it’s remarkable that anyone would volunteer to become its governor. However, Gavin Newsom will vacate the office 19 months hence, with most of those crises still in place, and at least seven Democratic politicians yearn to succeed him. Former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Lt. …
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