Republicans have no future in CA. Why would anyone with potential/talent run in this state, when they have no hope of winning with an R next to their name? Much better for those individuals to relocate to other states with better prospects to move up the political ladder.

I think that is a big reason why Newson won. He’s not particularly popular, but the right didn’t put up anyone that was serious. I voted against Newson. Nothing would have changed, had he been recalled; legislature is solidly D. Newson wants to make a POTUS run. I was hoping that him being fired would end that aspiration. He’ll be a front runner in 2028, regardless of what happens in 2024.

We get the political leadership we want. In CA, we want far left overregulation, & high taxes. I just wish we could get some of the potholes filled in with all that tax revenue. Maybe the cure for high taxes is even higher taxes. Eventually the pain will reach a point, where people rebel – or not.

I rant, but SD/CA has afforded me great opportunities to raise my family & have a good life & secure future retirement. It’s not a perfect place by any means, but the weather is nice, and i’ve lived in much worse places.