Mastodawn

I’m going to have to listen to Steve Hilton for another 5 months.
#CalPol

> “Did somebody dream there is some way that the government doesn’t need us?” Andreas continues. “What in the hell would they do with the farm program without us?”
> For all ADM’s size, the question now is not whether the government can survive without ADM but whether ADM can survive without the government.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1995/07/dwaynes-world/
#uspol #CalPol guffaz of Beccera saying "We need Chevron" reminded me of ADM's family saying the government needs #ADM.. great article about #FreeMarkets being BS...
#XavierBecerra #CalGov
https://envirovoters.org/becerra-is-wrong-about-big-oil/

Dwayne’s World

Dwayne Andreas has made a fortune with the help of politicians from Hubert Humphrey to Bob Dole. But, he says, their talk of "free markets" is just wind.

Mother Jones

MinmiTheDino May 7

Officially old: spending my night off from my kids to see the candidates forum for my congressional district. Got questions you want me to try to ask?

#sf #uspol #calpol

California Politics Huddle Apr 29

#California plans to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-betrayal-california-to-share-data-on-immigrant-drivers-nationally/ar-AA21W4h6

#Immigration #CalPol

MSN

Tyler K. Nothing Apr 12

Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit governor’s race, criminal inquiry launched:

Rep. Eric Swalwell faces calls to drop out after assault claims

Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Democratic front-runner for California governor, faces calls to drop out after assault claims.

Los Angeles Times

Tyler K. Nothing Apr 12

Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit governor’s race, criminal inquiry launched:

True or not, #Swalwell is done. If true, he deserves it, and to be imprisoned for his crimes. If false, then we’re looking at a conspiracy to take over California. Regardless, disgusting. #uspol #calpol https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-11/rep-eric-swalwell-faces-calls-to-drop-out-after-assault-claims

Rep. Eric Swalwell faces calls to drop out after assault claims

Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Democratic front-runner for California governor, faces calls to drop out after assault claims.

Los Angeles Times

John-Mark Gurney Mar 13

Even though the California primary is still a couple months out, make sure you've registered to vote!

Just asked my kid if they've registered to vote.

#CalPol #California

Artair Geal

Jan 13

Gavin Newsom, man of the people... who are worth at least one billion or more.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/us/newsom-billionaire-tax-california.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.mdCa.RuoS0ZduPljs&smid=url-share
#CalPol #California #Politics #Billionaires #Corruption

Gavin Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working behind the scenes to block a proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth and was committed to defeating the measure if it reached the ballot.

The New York Times

California Politics Huddle Dec 10

CPH Daily Bulletin 12/9/2025

Newsom’s favorability rating surges in #California

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/09/newsoms-favorability-rating-surges-in-california-00681683

#GavinNewsom #USPol #CalPol