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NNguyenMD

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9. Most voters probably aren't tuning into the CA GOV election, which is...

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 10:23 AM

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Why no one feels inclined to drop out. Undecided is the biggest voting block right now, which is why everyone thinks they have a shot to crack into the top 2 slots for the general.

Mamdani proved that it’s not just about policy and ideas, it’s about attention, capturing attention and what message gets you that attention. No one really seems to be succeeding in that arena for the moment.

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Remember ._. Thursday #1

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No. I think they just mean Karma13612 Thursday #6

I still don't know how I'll vote Sympthsical Thursday #3

each dem seems mostly acceptable so vote for the one you think can win nt msongs Thursday #4

Right now... I'm leaning Steyer, too. Silver Gaia Thursday #5

We'll see come May Sympthsical Thursday #7

I don't either Mz Pip Thursday #14

What a shit show. BannonsLiver Thursday #8

Most voters probably aren't tuning into the CA GOV election, which is... NNguyenMD Thursday #9

Is the "primary" is ranked choice with all parties on the ballot? So it could be R vs R in the general? I'm confused. LeftInTX Thursday #10

Yes pinkstarburst Thursday #12

Ugh, Steyer? I can't stand billionaires pinkstarburst Thursday #11

Hopefully Dump's endorsement brings the other Repuke down mvd Thursday #13

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