‘People are not passive’: Newsom and top California Democrats move behind the scenes in governor’s race
Democrats are raising money for an independent campaign they say could help keep two Republicans from advancing in California's top-two primary.
- California Democrats are soliciting major donors to fund Greater Golden State, an independent expenditure campaign designed to prevent a primary lockout. The effort aims to ensure a Democrat advances under the state's top two system, which sends the two highest vote-getters to November.
- Polling suggests Republican candidate Steve Hilton could lead the field, raising fears that billionaire investor Tom Steyer or former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might miss the runoff against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
- The group has secured $1 million from businessman Bill Bloomfield and $250,000 from the California Service Employees International Union. California Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks told CNN the party aims to ensure a "strong Democrat" reaches the general election.
- Criticizing the move as establishment interference, Hilton's communications director Hector Barajas condemned the strategy. Governor Newsom, who has not endorsed a candidate, told CNN on Wednesday he is focused on his own duties rather than the primary jockeying.
- Supporters describe the expenditure campaign as an "insurance policy" to protect party interests as the June 2 primary election approaches. The system sends the two highest vote-getters to November regardless of party affiliation, making the campaign crucial to Democratic strategy.
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Newsom, Top Dems Making Moves in CA Governor Race
California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor's race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, they have turned to behind-the-scenes operations and political spending aimed at tamping down Republicans and building up Democratic turnout.
‘People are not passive’: Newsom and top California Democrats move behind the scenes in governor’s race
California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor’s race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, they have turned to behind-the-scenes operations and political spending aimed at tamping down Republicans and building up Democratic turnout.
Newsom and Top Democrats Move Behind the Scenes
CNN: “California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor’s race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, they have turned to behind-the-scenes operations and political spending aimed at tamping down Republicans and building up Democratic turnout.” “That is letting officials like term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi avoid picking from a …
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