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OrwellwasRight

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17. He definitely does support Democratic issues and has for a long time.

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:25 PM

15 hrs ago

He has been funding Democratic candidates and issues for several years. He works closely with labor, which is a key issue for me.

https://democracyalliance.org

https://ballotpedia.org/Democracy_Alliance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Alliance

This post is not an endorsement, but the fact is that I am leaning toward Steyer at the moment.

I also like Katie Porter but ... I also like Eric Swalwell but ...

I know I don't like the San Jose guy in the pockets of big tech, not do I like Becerra, who is a nice guy, but whose record shows that follows instead of leads. Villaraigoso didn't do well last time he ran IIRC, and his numbers are super low ... so that's why I am leaning toward Steyer at the moment.

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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 15 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 4 hrs ago #18