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Jon Fleischman

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  1. ICYMI - This Morning's Live Discussion - Straight talk on California's June Election Results - with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report

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    ICYMI - This Morning's Live Discussion - Straight talk on California's June Election Results - with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report

    California’s June primary election is still unfolding, and the biggest stories may be happening after Election Day. In this special joint livestream, I sit down with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report to break down the latest developments in California politics. We discuss the Los Angeles mayor’s race, Nithya Raman’s surge past Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass’s vulnerabilities, California’s lengthy vote-counting process, the governor’s race, Proposition 14, and what the results tell us about the political direction of the Golden State. Despite approaching politics from different perspectives, Mariel and I share a commitment to thoughtful discussion, honest analysis, and examining the facts behind the headlines. Topics include: • Why Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles • Whether Karen Bass is in political trouble • California’s controversial late vote-counting process • The Supreme Court case that could reshape future elections • Steve Hilton’s path to the governor’s race runoff • Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish • Xavier Becerra’s emergence as the Democratic frontrunner • Kevin Kiley’s independent candidacy • Proposition 14 and California’s Top-Two Primary system If you enjoy substantive California political analysis from people willing to engage across ideological lines, be sure to subscribe and join the conversation. Subscribe to So, Does It Matter? https://www.sodoesitmatter.com Subscribe to Golden State Report: https://www.goldenstatereport.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Los Angeles Mayor Race Update 10:00 Why Karen Bass Is Vulnerable 17:00 California’s Election System 21:00 Supreme Court Case Could Change Elections 25:00 Why Late Votes Favor Raman 28:00 Kevin Kiley’s Independent Strategy 33:00 Tom Steyer’s Chances Fade 35:00 Steve Hilton’s Republican Consolidation 36:00 Marie Alvarado-Gil Race Analysis 39:00 Can Steve Hilton Win Statewide? 44:00 Why Democrats Consolidated Behind Becerra 50:00 What These Results Mean For November 56:27 Conclusion

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This is a feed where columns on the So, Does It Matter? Subtack on California Politics are spoken, and can be listened to on the go. Some content on the site that does not lend itself to an auditory form is not placed here. The audio version was generated using AI technology and may include occasional mispronunciations. You can find this content online at www.SoDoesItMatter.com.