Steve Hilton Supports Mail-In Voting, Remains Confident in California's Election Security
Summary
KQED’s Marisa Lagos interviews Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who discusses his pragmatic approach to breaking California’s Democratic stronghold. Hilton outlines his platform, including tax cuts funded by spending reductions, AI regulation, and opposition to data center impacts on communities. He addresses his evolving stance on abortion-related extradition, defends election integrity, and expresses confidence in winning over independent voters despite polling deficits.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and California Report Magazine intro
Introduction of Steve Hilton and his background
National Citizen Service and UK political career
Defining pragmatic politics and coalition experience
Populism, elites, and Sacramento interest groups
Views on inequality and the American Dream
Campaign pitch: Cost of living and need for change
Budget plan: Tax cuts and Operation Zero Waste
Commercial break
Ballot seizure controversy and election integrity
Mail-in voting rules and accepting election results
Tech industry views and AI regulation stance
AI in schools and protecting student development
Data centers, water use, and energy policy
Reversal on extraditing abortion pill doctor
Closing thoughts on winning the governorship
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