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Tom Steyer's Campaign Faces Internal Criticism Amid $38M Spend

2/18/2026

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Tom Steyer, a Democratic candidate for California governor, faces criticism from his campaign staff who mocked him online.
Morris Katz, partner at The Fight Agency, shifted from derogatory comments to praising Steyer's understanding of California's challenges.
Steyer has invested $38 million in his campaign and positions himself as pro-union and pro-tax.
Katz previously questioned the ethics of Steyer's campaign spending and money in politics.

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Tom Steyer, a Democratic candidate for California governor, faces criticism from his campaign staff who mocked him online.
Morris Katz, partner at The Fight Agency, shifted from derogatory comments to praising Steyer's understanding of California's challenges.
Steyer has invested $38 million in his campaign and positions himself as pro-union and pro-tax.
Katz previously questioned the ethics of Steyer's campaign spending and money in politics.