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CoopersDad

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1. I saw this locally, as well. In Santa Cruz County we elected a climate change skeptic.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Nov 19, 2024, 03:20 PM

Nov 19

The opponent was endorsed by every Democratic Club and labor union but lost to a candidate endorsed by the Coastal Property Owners Association.

Here, home of the USCS Banana Slugs, we've elected a DINO over a progressive because, apparently, people are unhappy with their governments.

I think Trump on the same ballot brought out RW voters, as well, to the detriment of our better choice.

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I saw this locally, as well. In Santa Cruz County we elected a climate change skeptic. CoopersDad Nov 19 #1