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19. Please explain. I'll keep an open mind on this, HOWEVER.....

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #16)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:39 AM

23 hrs ago

On the surface his stance on this seems very wrong. I'd like to understand his reasons.

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Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California [View all] demmiblue Yesterday OP

Talk about being on the wrong side of history - nt TBF Yesterday #1

He needs to explain more, since it was his taxing the wealthy that balanced CA's budget, with even a surplus. Why is ancianita Yesterday #2

Just when you think he's your guy, House of Roberts Yesterday #3

Just because he's an expert-level troll when it comes to Trump shouldn't mean that... LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #36

Because the gods only know, the wealthy are too poor to pay taxes. n/t malthaussen Yesterday #4

Billionaire taxes won't work well, what we need are corporate taxes and franchises should count as part of the company. cstanleytech Yesterday #5

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #11

Because they actually will flee the country because they can afford it easily if we did it more than likely. cstanleytech 23 hrs ago #23

If they are US citizens, fleeing the country won't protect them Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #25

Yeah but they would probably do it Tina Turner did which is give up her citizenship. cstanleytech 22 hrs ago #32

Good. Let them flee. travelingthrulife 20 hrs ago #47

Would that be a bad thing? They're vampires. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #53

Even vampires can come in handy especially if your in the need of kindling on a cold winter day. cstanleytech 10 hrs ago #57

he needs to clearly say that if it is the reasoning JT45242 22 hrs ago #34

True, he needs to be clear about the reason why. cstanleytech 10 hrs ago #58

Wow...well at least he is telling us now angrychair Yesterday #6

This is very upsetting EuterpeThelo Yesterday #7

who are his donors. let's start there. Javaman Yesterday #8

Spoiled little billionaires Clouds Passing Yesterday #9

A man of the people, amirite? Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #10

We can't afford child care, health care and to put roof's over our heads and Mr. Mustard 2023 Yesterday #12

This is the problem with some democrats right here Mr. Sparkle Yesterday #13

More NOPE for Newsom. n/t CountMyVote4Reality Yesterday #14

I don't think I will be supporting him in 2028 primary. grockri Yesterday #15

I trust Gavin. As usual conservatives are trying to kneecap him flamingdem Yesterday #16

Please explain. I'll keep an open mind on this, HOWEVER..... groundloop 23 hrs ago #19

Words in his mouth? RoseTrellis 23 hrs ago #22

Well, Karma13612 23 hrs ago #17

Kelly should destroy Gav. Traildogbob 22 hrs ago #26

Instead of making a knee-jerk decision, he listened to the experts who work for him and made an informed decision Jose Garcia 23 hrs ago #18

What was that exactly angrychair 23 hrs ago #20

Economists employed by the state determined that the new tax would create a short-term increase revenue. Jose Garcia 21 hrs ago #38

I call BS angrychair 21 hrs ago #39

Newsome is not advocating cutting taxes for billionaires. Where did you get they idea that he was? Jose Garcia 21 hrs ago #40

Again angrychair 21 hrs ago #41

Billionaires are hoarders duckworth969 17 hrs ago #49

This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair 23 hrs ago #21

that's typical Newsom Nigrum Cattus 23 hrs ago #24

I Wake Up This Morning And Find Newsom Wanting To Kill The Billionaire Tax & Warren Advising Tr**p On...... global1 22 hrs ago #27

Warren was on Lawrence last night. Chemical Bill 13 hrs ago #54

But they have so much money still after they pay taxes? pwb 22 hrs ago #28

Wow, that's the line for me. Please don't run for president. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #29

Not so fast! He isn't the only star candidate we've got! My senator, Chris Murphy, could be a terrific candidate for us. CTyankee 21 hrs ago #37

Newsome is the only elimination at this point. Buddyzbuddy 18 hrs ago #48

I am convinced that if Chris Murphy gets a shot at this, he can be considered a better choice than Newsom. CTyankee 15 hrs ago #50

Goodbye Presidential bid orangecrush 22 hrs ago #30

Isn't the tax proposal 5%? RussBLib 22 hrs ago #31

I generally like him -- but he is on the wrong side of this one JT45242 22 hrs ago #33

"Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California" LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #35

L O L RandiFan1290 20 hrs ago #42

This billionaires tax is going to be on Deminpenn 20 hrs ago #43

I expect he is right, lots of folks would move to avoid a $50,000,000 tax bill (per billion) EX500rider 20 hrs ago #44

bad move dude travelingthrulife 20 hrs ago #45

Well, I sure as hell am going to vote for it. travelingthrulife 20 hrs ago #46

He needs billionaire money for '28. Sneederbunk 14 hrs ago #51

Voters can pass it over Newsom's head Old Testament Libera 14 hrs ago #52

I'm not sure that any pols (either side) realize that they are creating a generation of democratic socialists. nt Blasphemer 10 hrs ago #55

Contact him and demand he support the tax BoycottTwitter 10 hrs ago #56