California's Strategy: Preparing for Trump and Beyond
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As California prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial race, candidates are debating how to position themselves against President-elect Trump, following Gavin Newsom's anti-Trump stance that helped him win in 2018. While some candidates, like Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, are adopting a strong anti-Trump rhetoric, others are cautious due to a slight rightward shift among California voters. This shift has raised questions about the effectiveness of a strong anti-Trump campaign, as the state grapples with internal political dynamics and the need for federal support.
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- The best way California can prepare for Trump? Fix its state government CalMatters
- California’s many lawsuits against Donald Trump saved the state millions, DOJ says Sacramento Bee
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