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kimbutgar

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5. He's trying to buy the governorship with his money

Reply to Sibelius Fan (Original post)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 02:06 PM

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The commercials are on TV all time. All the money he is spending should be outlawed.

At this point he is a big no with me but if the repukes started to go up to those top two I’m voting for Steyer as last resort. That said, the repukes in the state are doomed as long as the 🍊🐖💩is president.

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Tom Steyer for Governor? Your thoughts. [View all] Sibelius Fan Sunday OP

Has he ever held public office before? I'm tired of amateurs trying to run things. Walleye Sunday #1

Only if absolutely necessary to keep two repukes off the final ballot Auggie Sunday #2

Does he support democratic issues & initatives with his money every election or just when he's running for office? CrispyQ Sunday #3

His marketing focuses on affordability Bobstandard Sunday #4

But he is one of the most successful hedgefunders of all time! quaint Sunday #6

Yes. Very heavy contributor to progressive policies and campaigns. Obama's largest fundraiser. Sibelius Fan Sunday #12

He's spent millions on D candidates and progressive issues. He was the main contributor Sibelius Fan Sunday #15

He's trying to buy the governorship with his money kimbutgar Sunday #5

I don't trust billionaires JoseBalow Sunday #7

I'm not a fan of his LogDog75 Sunday #8

he could help more by using his money on issues promotion instead of ego wanking nt msongs Sunday #9

Er, he's spent millions on progressive issues. Do some research. Sibelius Fan Sunday #13

that's nice, he can spend a lot more on something besides himself and do a lot more good nt msongs Sunday #14

He would say he can do both. Sibelius Fan Sunday #16

He is a Oligarch. Jacson6 Sunday #10

Steyer has been very involved in Dem politics. Sibelius Fan Sunday #11