Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race | Normon Solomon

If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party The next governor of deep-blue California will almost certainly be a Democrat. But what kind of Democrat? The establishment favorite for overseeing the world’s fourth-largest economy, Xavier Becerra, has trod a traditional path. As governor, based on past performance, he would keep his party and the state on the rutted road of corporate-friendly liberalism. Continue reading...

Norman Solomon · Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
California | The Guardian

Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race | Normon Solomon

If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party

The next governor of deep-blue California will almost certainly be a Democrat. But what kind of Democrat?

The establishment favorite for overseeing the world’s fourth-largest economy, Xavier Becerra, has trod a traditional path. As governor, based on past performance, he would keep his party and the state on the rutted road of corporate-friendly liberalism.

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