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Why 2026 could be a ‘change’ election in California — but might not be

The 2026 election is a “change” election in California.

Everyone agrees on that. 

But while Republicans are running to change California, Democrats are running to change Trump.

High gas prices? Blame Trump’s war in Iran — not California’s $2 premium over other states.

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Health care woes? Blame Trump for “cutting Medicaid” (which is still growing, at a slower rate). Health care woes? Blame Trump for “cutting Medicaid” (which is still growing, at a slower rate). 

Chaos in the streets? Blame Trump for ICE (which reduced crime, but clashed with left-wing activists). 

Trump isn’t on the ballot, and is leaving anyway in after 2028 (all joking aside).

But Democrats want to impeach him, or at least stopping his agenda.

Which is a problem, because it means Democrats aren’t having a real discussion about California.

Our state is at a crossroads — and so is our largest city, Los Angeles.

We face a downward spiral.

High taxes, for example, are driving wealthy people out of the state.

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So politicians propose even higher taxes — and more of the wealthy leave, taking billions in revenue with them.

Regulations are killing businesses — and are enforced harshly, often........

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