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Newsom Faces Pressure on Billionaire Tax Amid Polls

4/1/2026

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  • California Governor Gavin Newsom faces pressure over billionaire tax after polls show his support would fall if he opposes it.
  • Impact Research's poll shows 62% of voters back raising taxes on billionaires, 83% among Democratic primary voters.
  • Newsom's stance has angered progressives, with 56% of Democratic voters rating him less favorably.
  • Tax the Greedy Billionaires launches ad campaign to push Newsom toward Senator Bernie Sanders, who enjoys higher California favorability.