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CTyankee

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37. Not so fast! He isn't the only star candidate we've got! My senator, Chris Murphy, could be a terrific candidate for us.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:45 PM
13 hrs ago

We've got some time (unfortunately in some ways). I don't know if Chris could pull this off but at this stage we can deal with that.

AND there might be more. I've pretty much given up a woman president at this moment. I'm old and my hopes die hard...

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Talk about being on the wrong side of history - nt TBF 17 hrs ago #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 17 hrs ago #2
Just when you think he's your guy, House of Roberts 17 hrs ago #3
Just because he's an expert-level troll when it comes to Trump shouldn't mean that... LudwigPastorius 13 hrs ago #36
Because the gods only know, the wealthy are too poor to pay taxes. n/t malthaussen 17 hrs ago #4
Billionaire taxes won't work well, what we need are corporate taxes and franchises should count as part of the company. cstanleytech 17 hrs ago #5
Why not both? Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #11
Because they actually will flee the country because they can afford it easily if we did it more than likely. cstanleytech 15 hrs ago #23
If they are US citizens, fleeing the country won't protect them Fiendish Thingy 14 hrs ago #25
Yeah but they would probably do it Tina Turner did which is give up her citizenship. cstanleytech 14 hrs ago #32
Good. Let them flee. travelingthrulife 12 hrs ago #47
Would that be a bad thing? They're vampires. Scrivener7 6 hrs ago #53
Even vampires can come in handy especially if your in the need of kindling on a cold winter day. cstanleytech 2 hrs ago #57
he needs to clearly say that if it is the reasoning JT45242 14 hrs ago #34
True, he needs to be clear about the reason why. cstanleytech 2 hrs ago #58
Wow...well at least he is telling us now angrychair 17 hrs ago #6
This is very upsetting EuterpeThelo 16 hrs ago #7
who are his donors. let's start there. Javaman 16 hrs ago #8
Spoiled little billionaires Clouds Passing 16 hrs ago #9
A man of the people, amirite? Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #10
We can't afford child care, health care and to put roof's over our heads and Mr. Mustard 2023 16 hrs ago #12
This is the problem with some democrats right here Mr. Sparkle 16 hrs ago #13
More NOPE for Newsom. n/t CountMyVote4Reality 16 hrs ago #14
I don't think I will be supporting him in 2028 primary. grockri 16 hrs ago #15
I trust Gavin. As usual conservatives are trying to kneecap him flamingdem 16 hrs ago #16
Please explain. I'll keep an open mind on this, HOWEVER..... groundloop 15 hrs ago #19
Words in his mouth? RoseTrellis 15 hrs ago #22
Well, Karma13612 16 hrs ago #17
Kelly should destroy Gav. Traildogbob 14 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 16 hrs ago #18
What was that exactly angrychair 15 hrs ago #20
Economists employed by the state determined that the new tax would create a short-term increase revenue. Jose Garcia 13 hrs ago #38
I call BS angrychair 13 hrs ago #39
Newsome is not advocating cutting taxes for billionaires. Where did you get they idea that he was? Jose Garcia 13 hrs ago #40
Again angrychair 13 hrs ago #41
Billionaires are hoarders duckworth969 9 hrs ago #49
This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair 15 hrs ago #21
that's typical Newsom Nigrum Cattus 15 hrs ago #24
I Wake Up This Morning And Find Newsom Wanting To Kill The Billionaire Tax & Warren Advising Tr**p On...... global1 14 hrs ago #27
Warren was on Lawrence last night. Chemical Bill 5 hrs ago #54
But they have so much money still after they pay taxes? pwb 14 hrs ago #28
Wow, that's the line for me. Please don't run for president. Buddyzbuddy 14 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 13 hrs ago #37
Newsome is the only elimination at this point. Buddyzbuddy 11 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 7 hrs ago #50
Goodbye Presidential bid orangecrush 14 hrs ago #30
Isn't the tax proposal 5%? RussBLib 14 hrs ago #31
I generally like him -- but he is on the wrong side of this one JT45242 14 hrs ago #33
"Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California" LudwigPastorius 13 hrs ago #35
L O L RandiFan1290 13 hrs ago #42
This billionaires tax is going to be on Deminpenn 12 hrs ago #43
I expect he is right, lots of folks would move to avoid a $50,000,000 tax bill (per billion) EX500rider 12 hrs ago #44
bad move dude travelingthrulife 12 hrs ago #45
Well, I sure as hell am going to vote for it. travelingthrulife 12 hrs ago #46
He needs billionaire money for '28. Sneederbunk 7 hrs ago #51
Voters can pass it over Newsom's head Old Testament Libera 6 hrs ago #52
I'm not sure that any pols (either side) realize that they are creating a generation of democratic socialists. nt Blasphemer 3 hrs ago #55
Contact him and demand he support the tax BoycottTwitter 2 hrs ago #56
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