Tom Steyer proves things can get worse than Gavin Newsom in California
The article discusses the potential political landscape in California, suggesting that things could worsen under Tom Steyer compared to Gavin Newsom. It critiques both Steyer and Xavier Becerra, indicating that either could lead to further decline in governance. The author expresses concern over Steyer's environmental policies and his potential impact on the state's economy and energy crisis.
- ▪Tom Steyer is currently polling third behind Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race.
- ▪The article criticizes Steyer's environmental policies, suggesting they could exacerbate California's energy crisis.
- ▪There is a surprising attraction among some upper-class Democrats towards Steyer despite his controversial reputation.
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Opinion Tom Steyer proves things can get worse than Gavin Newsom in California By Joel Kotkin Published May 23, 2026, 5:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Tom Steyer proves one thing about California politics: As bad as things get, they can always get worse. After Jerry Brown, a true intellectual whose ideas were often at odds with reality, we got Gavin Newsom, an ideological fashionista driven by vainglory and ambition. The two combined to create a California reality that worked for their friends — greens, oligarchs, nonprofits and public employees — at the expense of pretty much everyone else. Now our political descent seems to be accelerating.
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