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airplaneman

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13. I will probably vote for Steyer this weekend.

Tue May 26, 2026, 09:44 PM

16 hrs ago

In the beginning I was worried about two Republicans being on top meaning it was a bad idea to vote for a Democrat below the top 6 candidates. Now that Bianco is down considerably. I feel safe picking Steyer or Becerra but will still avoid down ticket as I see it as an independent vote in consequences. Steyer is the better liberal candidate and probably the only realistic one that cares about Climate Change issues. Like you I am also turned off by Becerra on MFA and Oil interests. Lucky you getting to meet Steyer. I would not pass up an opportunity like that. Overall I don't like the open primary. Normally I would vote for my favorite candidate despite odds of them winning. If the Democrat vote is too split up the top two could be R in an open primary. I therefore I was forced to abandon my favorite and only vote strategically although Steyer is a really good choice on a lot of issues.
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I had lunch with Tom Steyer today. Ask me anything. [View all] CoopersDad Monday OP

Two votes for Steyer here. RandySF Monday #1

No JoseBalow Monday #2

I like Billionaires that have Democratic instincts. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #3

PG&E and Google are also spending millions attacking Steyer, which puts Becerra in the position of owing them. diane in sf Yesterday #4

no it does not. he is not responsible for what others spend. msongs Yesterday #6

why does he complain about PACS when he is in fact his own PAC. $200 mil he spends on ads coulda msongs Yesterday #5

Steyer is in over his head. hunter Yesterday #7

2 votes for Steyer already mailed in from this household. It's time for new ideas in CA. beaglelover Yesterday #8

I'm voting for a Democrat LogDog75 Yesterday #9

IMO, Steyer has a better chance of defeating Hilton in the general. Hilton will campaign as the change candidate beaglelover Yesterday #10

Very few California Democrats will vote for a Republican. Doesn't matter who it is. Auggie Yesterday #11

Thank you and this is why I posted about the one hour meeting. CoopersDad Yesterday #12

Yes one of my reasons voting Steyer is to increase the odds Hilton does not win. Im with you on this. airplaneman 16 hrs ago #14

I will probably vote for Steyer this weekend. airplaneman 16 hrs ago #13