Hilarious Backfire: CA Democrat’s Pitch for Governor Turns Into an Argument Against Democrats
A recent tweet by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan highlighted California's significant issues, including population loss and high gas prices, prompting criticism from Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Mahan's admission that the Democratic Party must take responsibility for these problems inadvertently supported Hilton's argument against Democratic leadership. The California gubernatorial primary is set for June 2nd, with concerns about the state's future under current policies.
- ▪California is experiencing significant challenges, including rising crime and high housing costs.
- ▪San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat, acknowledged the state's issues in a tweet, stating that his party must own and fix them.
- ▪Republican candidate Steve Hilton used Mahan's comments to argue against Democratic leadership in California.
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Hilarious Backfire: CA Democrat’s Pitch for Governor Turns Into an Argument Against Democrats By Sister Toldjah | 6:02 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. California gubernatorial candidates 2026. (Credit: Matt Rourke/Greg Nash/AP Photos/Bianco For Governor/Mahan for Governor) In solidly blue states, Republicans have been arguing for as long as I can remember that it takes a lot of nerve for Democrats to say "put us back in office," considering how continually electing them has run many blue states into the ground.
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