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Steve Hilton: California's Crisis Could Favor Republicans

10/11/2025

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Steve Hilton, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, argues California's dire conditions could push voters to back a Republican.
He criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom for unemployment, poverty, and rising living costs, saying California is least affordable.
Hilton brands Democrat Katie Porter as an "arrogant ruling elite" after she left an interview when pressed on Trump supporters.
He says far-left policies drive high taxes, crime, and homelessness, and Democratic leadership is failing California.

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Steve Hilton, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, argues California's dire conditions could push voters to back a Republican.
He criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom for unemployment, poverty, and rising living costs, saying California is least affordable.
Hilton brands Democrat Katie Porter as an "arrogant ruling elite" after she left an interview when pressed on Trump supporters.
He says far-left policies drive high taxes, crime, and homelessness, and Democratic leadership is failing California.