New Polling Sheds Light on November Ballot
Summary
Host Marisa Lagos and Politico’s Melanie Mason analyze California politics, focusing on the uncertain billionaire wealth tax and Governor Gavin Newsom’s cautious stance. They discuss Javier Becerra’s vague gubernatorial campaign and the legal battle over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The episode also touches on Newsom’s legacy efforts and potential 2028 presidential ambitions for Newsom and Kamala Harris.
Topics discussed
Ads and intro: Target, San Pellegrino, Instagram, and dog drama
Polling on the proposed billionaire wealth tax (Prop 40)
Gavin Newsom's stance and political capital on the tax
Billionaire countermeasures: Props 41 and 42
Labor unions' concerns and the governor's race polling
Break and ads: Target and Genentech
Javier Becerra's vague campaign strategy and endorsements
Becerra's healthcare promises and funding questions
Paramount-Warner Bros merger lawsuit and antitrust issues
Rob Bonta's independence and Newsom's legacy priorities
Kamala Harris's potential 2028 presidential run
Outro and ads: Star One, Stanford, and Mint Mobile
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