General Discussion

Steyer has somehow occupied the progressive lane. I'm not sure how that happened, but here we are. A lot of my progressive friends are very positive on him and his positions. When you've a crowded primary, things start firming up as polling and circumstances clear. Between Porter and Steyer, Steyer is perceived to have the momentum and greater viability. And, as stated many times here, Porter just hasn't done herself many favors even among her past supporters. Things started going downhill with the Senate bid.

Which puts Becerra into the Establishment lane which was previously occupied by Swalwell. Former Biden official, AG, etc. He's that "won't rock the boat" mainstream Democrat more in a Newsom mold.

Which may or may serve him. We'll see. California Democrats seem to be feeling a bit froggy. I know many people online (and out of state) love Newsom, but I do not. Far too beholden to the vested interests in Sacramento with one eye ever on the presidency, so he's always gearing his words and his policies with a thought towards perceived national viability.

If someone doesn't get housing and energy costs in hand, the state will continue to have problems.

Steyer just got handed a favor on a silver platter. PG&E is spending $10 million to oppose him. That's the best advertising he's gotten all month.