Billionaire Environmentalist May Run To Replace Boxer
Click here for reuse options!Steyer would enter the race as a major player given his ability to self-fund — he’s routinely dropped tens of millions of dollars into state initiatives before, and spent roughly $70 million total during the 2014 elections. He’s also built up close ties to some key California Democrats in recent election cycles from his investment in statehouse races and ballot measures.
But the environmentalist would still be likely to face a tough race against other high-profile Democrats — one that could cost him upwards of $100 million. California Attorney General Kamala Harris (D) and California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) are both taking a look at a bid, as is former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) and a bevy of lesser-known Democratic candidates.“I’ve worked with Tom over a number of years on different issues… He’s very credible on a wide range of issues that are important to the public,” former Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) told The Hill. “That’s true of Gavin and Kamala as well. That’s what’s going to make this such an interesting race… We’re very fortunate, we have a very large stable of talent whose public records are really compatible with California and the electorate here.”
Money would likely be Steyer’s biggest advantage in the race. While he can write a check, others would have to scramble to raise as much as $1 million a week from now until Election Day to keep up.
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arc99 January 10th, 2015 at 15:15
Meanwhile, the irrelevant California GOP will be placing a help wanted advertisement at craigslist.com
At the moment, my money and my vote are on Kamala Harris. She is the incumbent Attorney General with strong support in the party and has done a fine job in her current position.
rg9rts January 10th, 2015 at 16:21
Issa is on tap??
arc99 January 10th, 2015 at 16:15
Meanwhile, the irrelevant California GOP will be placing a help wanted advertisement at craigslist.com
At the moment, my money and my vote are on Kamala Harris. She is the incumbent Attorney General with strong support in the party and has done a fine job in her current position.
rg9rts January 10th, 2015 at 17:21
Issa is on tap??
Obewon January 10th, 2015 at 15:37
Billionaire Senate candidate Tom Steyer is a brilliantly well informed excellent choice!
Meanwhile the Greedy Oil Polluter Koch Oil & coal bros keep their record of never supporting any intelligent candidates, ever.
Obewon January 10th, 2015 at 16:37
Billionaire Senate candidate Tom Steyer is a brilliantly well informed excellent choice!
Meanwhile the Greedy Oil Polluter Koch Oil & coal bros keep their record of never supporting any intelligent candidates, ever.
rg9rts January 10th, 2015 at 16:19
OMG a dem with money
rg9rts January 10th, 2015 at 17:19
OMG a dem with money