In the hubris following Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, looking at the undeniable public mandate he enjoyed on November 5th, 2024, makes it understandable why previously thought unobtainable wins by Republicans are now thinkable without accusations of having left reality back at the hotel when you’re already at the airport boarding the plane. One such possibility is the California governorship, next up for a vote in 2026 when Gavin Newsom terms out of office. No, really.
While still a long shot, it is not impossible to picture the office once held by Ronald Reagan once again in GOP hands. People, regardless of race or gender, vote with their wallets. Should the economy respond favorably outside of California due to Trump’s policies, while the not-so-Golden State sabotages its chance to enjoy its share of this financial renaissance due to its…
