California politics reporter, Playbook co-author @POLITICO. Priors: @sfchronicle, @azcentral. Fan of trails & mountains. đđłď¸âđDMs open.
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 12
This is not sustainable.
Plutarch warned us 2,000 years ago that the imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
We have got to democratize our economy so that it works for all.
Jun 12
Breaking News: Elon Musk became the worldâs first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soared above $150 on its first day of trading. nyti.ms/4uvca5a
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 11
Hunter Biden defended Graham Platner on an upcoming episode of Gavin Newsomâs podcast
âIf thatâs the standard by which we are going to judge people, particularly people in elected office, I donât think weâre going to have many people in elected office.â politico.com/news/2026/06/11âŚ
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 11
NEW: Crunch time for @GavinNewsom and Democratic allies' push to halt the wealth tax before it makes the November ballot.
Long a vocal opponent, Newsom now has backup as key Democratic allies like labor and Planned Parenthood join in opposition
politico.com/news/2026/06/11âŚ
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 10
MOMENTS AGO: @J_Gallagher4CA (R-East Nicolaus) was sworn in by Speaker @MikeJohnson as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The former California Assembly Minority Leader succeeds the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa for the remainder of the term representing California's 1st Congressional District.
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
BREAKING: @SteveHiltonx is in, @TomSteyer is out
A week after California's election, we have our November matchup: Democrat @XavierBecerra will be a heavy favorite v Republican Hilton.
And $215 mil later, Steyer will remain a private citizen
politico.com/news/2026/06/09âŚ
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 10
.@XavierBecerra has the experience and grit California needs.
He will stand up to Donald Trump, defend our families, and keep our state moving forward.
Itâs time to get to work and help him win this November.
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Californians didnât buy billionaire Tom Steyerâs âclass traitorâ message dlvr.it/TSyXxJ
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Becerra to face Hilton in California govâs race, after Steyer falls short dlvr.it/TSyX8j
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 9
Make no mistake: in California, our democracy is working as it should. But our President is doing everything in his power to make you doubt that with constant lies.
His baseless, anti-democratic rhetoric has no place in our electoral process.
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 9
39 years ago today, I stood on the House Floor and took the oath to represent San Francisco in Congress for the first time.
There has been no greater official honor for me than to serve San Franciscans in the Peopleâs House, and I am deeply grateful for their trust.
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Ro Khanna has aligned himself with Graham Platner, who has faced a series of scandals in the lead-up to todayâs primary.
Khanna has attached himself to risky political causes before, but few carry as much political consequence as the Maine Senate race.
politico.com/news/2026/06/09âŚ
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Bass will face progressive challenger in LA mayor runoff dlvr.it/TSxZ3v
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
200 staffers for a House primary campaign!
Jun 8
rare Saikat Chakrabarti win: thank you for paying generous severance to your staffers after your early loss
via @FitzTheReporter @sfstandard
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
For everyone debating L.A.'s voting here, I encourage you to get offline, get outside & talk to people:
-Visit MULTIPLE neighborhoods with a variety of socioeconomic & cultural perspectives.
-Request a free tour of L.A. County's vote counting center & see for yourself how the system operates.
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I'm up in Sacramento today/tomorrow. Who wants to grab coffee/breakfast/lunch etc? Sources feel free to DM or text me!
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
How do CA's cities, manufacturers & building trades see the year ahead? Hear @CColeman_Cities (@CalCities), @lance_hastings (@cmta) & @Jeremy Smith (@CA_Bldg_Trades), moderated by @politico 's @dustingardiner, at the CA Economic Forum tomorrow. Register: tinyurl.com/bduz78f3
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 7
NEWS: The California Teachers Assn. voted today to oppose the billionaire's tax slated to be on the ballot in Nov. They follow other labor and liberal groups -- the state building trades, Planned Parenthood -- aligning w Gavin Newsom against the initiative subscriber.politicopro.com/aâŚ
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One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term. ktvu.com/news/matt-mahan-sayâŚ
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Dustin Gardiner retweeted
Jun 4
Today's press release from @CAgovernor's office on homelessness is pretty congratulatory but leaves out some, uh, context.
ALT CA Governor's office claim touting largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 16 years.
ALT Graphic from HUD report showing 31% increase in homelessness since 2007.
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TY for having me @Elex_Michaelson to talk @XavierBecerra. Unbuckle your seatbelts, CA, #becerraera = steady hand at the wheel.
Last time I checked @ChadBianco wanted to hand count ballots, so eff the @CAGOP narrative that CA is failing. This is democracy, love it or leave it.
.@Elex_Michaelson Anchor of @CNNTheStoryIs w/
Political Consultant Elizabeth Ashford
Chairman, Republican Party of Orange County California @RealWillONeill
CIVIL Political Discussion
****MOST IMPORTANTLY, Elex explains the extraordinary transparency in California when it comes to ballot counting and how it's open to the public ***
6.4.26 1246 am ET 8 minutes
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