There is a running narrative that All Billionaires are Bad

by Joe I , Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:13 (11 days ago) @ Jay
edited by Joe I, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 14:36

It's a quaint soundbite, and clearly has roots as a generalization, but there are obvious exceptions. Just ask IL about JB Pritzker, or look at Mark Cuban.

Say what you want about Tom Steyer and how he made some of his money, but he has repeatedly shown his progressive bonafides on many issues at least over the last decade. His wealth allows him to not be beholden to PAC money and lobby interests, a significant issue with Becerra's campaign donations.

I don't yet have a horse in this race, but dismissing Steyer just because he's rich would be unfortunate. (And I'm not saying you are, but many seem to be.)

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- Some Observations - Joe I, 2026-05-13, 11:59
  - Iowa has a decent chance to flip both statewide races -- - omahadomer, 2026-05-13, 18:47
  - Great stuff, thanks! - BPH, 2026-05-13, 12:28
- need help on which way to go on CA governor - Jay, 2026-05-13, 10:51
  - Steyer's having a block party tonight near us tonight - Jay, 2026-05-15, 10:14
    - Please do. I'd like to hear your feedback - Joe I, 2026-05-15, 11:10
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  - Hold your nose and vote for Steyer. - omahadomer, 2026-05-13, 18:51
  - I wasted my vote on Tony Thurmond - Greg, 2026-05-13, 15:15
  - I'd encourage listening to Steyer's interview last week - Silk, 2026-05-13, 13:08
    - I also thought he was pretty good there - ndbk32, 2026-05-13, 17:54
  - There is a running narrative that All Billionaires are Bad - Joe I, 2026-05-13, 12:13
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    - Agree on being torn… - PasadenaDomer, 2026-05-13, 11:25
      - Thankfully, Bianco's past membership in Oath Keepers - Joe I, 2026-05-13, 12:49
  - Spencer Pratt - Chris, 2026-05-13, 10:51
    - Anyone but Pratt - ndbk32, 2026-05-13, 17:59

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There is a running narrative that All Billionaires are Bad