Let’s be real for a second.

A Republican governor in California?

Yeah … I know. That probably sounds crazy to some people. But it’s not. That’s not some far-off idea anymore. That’s a very real possibility in this upcoming election.

Right now, the top two candidates are Republicans.

And under California’s system, the top two vote-getters move on to November. That means we could be looking at a general election with two Republicans on the ballot.

Think about that. Not exactly what the “experts” have been predicting for the past 20 years.

And yet … here we are.

Meanwhile, Democrats are splitting their own vote — fighting each other for third place instead of securing a top spot.

That kind of division opens the door, and voters are starting to notice.

Actually, they’re doing more than noticing. They’re connecting the dots. Because when a party can’t even unify within itself, people start asking questions. Simple ones.

Like: Who’s actually in charge here?

And: Is any of this working?

But this election isn’t just about party politics.

It’s about your wallet. It’s about how much you’re paying for gas every week. (It’s fine … I’m sure $5-plus a gallon is totally normal now, right?)

It’s about how much is left........

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