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kimbutgar

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5. He's trying to buy the governorship with his money

Reply to Sibelius Fan (Original post)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 02:06 PM

Mar 29

The commercials are on TV all time. All the money he is spending should be outlawed.

At this point he is a big no with me but if the repukes started to go up to those top two I’m voting for Steyer as last resort. That said, the repukes in the state are doomed as long as the 🍊🐖💩is president.

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Tom Steyer for Governor? Your thoughts. [View all] Sibelius Fan Mar 29 OP

Has he ever held public office before? I'm tired of amateurs trying to run things. Walleye Mar 29 #1

Only if absolutely necessary to keep two repukes off the final ballot Auggie Mar 29 #2

Does he support democratic issues & initatives with his money every election or just when he's running for office? CrispyQ Mar 29 #3

His marketing focuses on affordability Bobstandard Mar 29 #4

But he is one of the most successful hedgefunders of all time! quaint Mar 29 #6

Yes. Very heavy contributor to progressive policies and campaigns. Obama's largest fundraiser. Sibelius Fan Mar 29 #12

He's spent millions on D candidates and progressive issues. He was the main contributor Sibelius Fan Mar 29 #15

He definitely does support Democratic issues and has for a long time. OrwellwasRight 19 hrs ago #17

He's trying to buy the governorship with his money kimbutgar Mar 29 #5

I don't trust billionaires JoseBalow Mar 29 #7

I'm not a fan of his LogDog75 Mar 29 #8

he could help more by using his money on issues promotion instead of ego wanking nt msongs Mar 29 #9

Er, he's spent millions on progressive issues. Do some research. Sibelius Fan Mar 29 #13

that's nice, he can spend a lot more on something besides himself and do a lot more good nt msongs Mar 29 #14

He would say he can do both. Sibelius Fan Mar 29 #16

He is a Oligarch. Jacson6 Mar 29 #10

Steyer has been very involved in Dem politics. Sibelius Fan Mar 29 #11

Dont really like Steyer. Im looking at Xavier Becerra. IcyPeas 7 hrs ago #18