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senseandsensibility

(25,356 posts) Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:49 PM Tuesday

There's a CNN CA Gov. debate next Tuesday, and all I can say is

I hope this one further limits the field. Some Dems need to drop out. In fact, they should have after the last debate.

My hope is that after this debate Becerra will lead, but Steyer's money is hard to compete with. Why can't more of the candidates under ten percent do what Betty Yee did, and drop out for the good of the party?

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There's a CNN CA Gov. debate next Tuesday, and all I can say is (Original Post) senseandsensibility Tuesday OP

some people do not get that good of the party concept. msongs Tuesday #1

I'm coming around to the idea of Stoyer especially after Jane Fonda's endorsement. beaglelover Tuesday #2

Whoa... What did Fonda have to Cha Tuesday #3

Here's her explanation from Insta beaglelover Tuesday #7

Thank you So Much, beaglelover! Cha Tuesday #12

You know I think I did hear about that senseandsensibility Tuesday #4

There is a debate tonight too. ? Nixie Tuesday #5

Debate tonight at 5:30 at Pomona College. Nixie Tuesday #6

I don't care, so long as Wannabe Piers Morgan and the haele Tuesday #8

Hilton probably will be, unless Porter drops obamanut2012 Tuesday #10

Hilton and Steyer? Blech. haele Tuesday #13

It's tonight obamanut2012 Tuesday #9

Not the CNN one senseandsensibility Tuesday #11

msongs

(74,027 posts)

1. some people do not get that good of the party concept.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:28 PM

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beaglelover

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2. I'm coming around to the idea of Stoyer especially after Jane Fonda's endorsement.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:29 PM

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Cha

(320,055 posts)

3. Whoa... What did Fonda have to

Reply to beaglelover (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:33 PM

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to say about why she endorsed Steyer?

TY!

beaglelover

(4,484 posts)

7. Here's her explanation from Insta

Reply to Cha (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:00 PM

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW1iG1KCeC9/

Jane Fonda, through The Jane Fonda Climate PAC, has endorsed Tom Steyer for Governor of California, calling him a "clear climate champion" in the race. In an April 2026 Instagram post, she praised Steyer's history of fighting the fossil fuel industry and his dedication to tackling the climate and democracy crises in California.

Cha

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12. Thank you So Much, beaglelover!

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:27 PM

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It's the Climate!

senseandsensibility

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4. You know I think I did hear about that

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:36 PM

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Forgot about it with all that's going on. Yeah, that was interesting.

Nixie

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5. There is a debate tonight too. ?

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:44 PM

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I just checked and it said April 28, but not CNN.

I’ll have to check again.

I think there’s one next week also.

Nixie

(18,059 posts)

6. Debate tonight at 5:30 at Pomona College.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:48 PM

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I just Googled a debate today and that came up.

I had thought there were three total , so tonight and next week are remaining.

?

Seems like it should have gotten more publicity.

Edit: CBS News @ Pomona college

haele

(15,514 posts)

8. I don't care, so long as Wannabe Piers Morgan and the

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:04 PM

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MAGA/Constitutional Sheriff aren't anywhere near the last two standing when it comes to the CA Gubernatorial Election.

obamanut2012

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10. Hilton probably will be, unless Porter drops

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:17 PM

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haele

(15,514 posts)

13. Hilton and Steyer? Blech.

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 08:50 PM

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Steyer reminds me of Arnold Schwarzenegger. They're pretty much opposite sides of the same coin.

Both had "political epiphanies" that drove them use their wealth to climb to power.

I'm not saying Steyer would be bad for California, just not sure he's not just bought himself a new hobby rather than being serious about governing. I know Becerra's experience and background dealing with California Politics. It's not the same as making a business deal or pitching ideas at a event with the weight of your personal fortune and celebrity behind you.
We'll see how it shakes out. But I'm really nervous because California Democrats can be that cliquish that we could end up with faux Piers Morgan over party egos.

Luckily, CA has a two-term limit for Governer.

obamanut2012

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9. It's tonight

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:16 PM

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senseandsensibility

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11. Not the CNN one

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:18 PM

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The one tonight is CBS from what I saw in another OP.

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