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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 8h

Schiff who won is a Democrat.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 8h

No she ran against him on the 2024 Senate race which she lost. There's a big field for the current governor race.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 8h

We have a jungle primary FYI and the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation run against each other in the General election. GQP votes could help a candidate in both places.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 8h

Yes.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 21h

California has a jungle primary FYI and the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation run against each other in the General. You need all votes.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 21h

California has a jungle primary FYI and the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation run against each other in the General. You need all votes.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 21h

So many bad things here. 1. we have a jungle primary in California and her initial response seems like she's not aware. She needs all votes 2. arrogance and centering her needs and not responding to the questions. 3. How can she handle Trump if she can't do this interview?

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 21h

So many bad things here. 1. we have a jungle primary in California and her initial response seems like she's not aware. She needs all votes 2. arrogance and centering her needs and not responding to the questions. 3. How can she handle Trump if she can't do this interview?

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

His former campaign manager and best friend since high school calls him the bravest person he has ever known. He has been dealing with the scrutiny since 2019 and will plan for it. And many MAGA respect him - he has a big appeal to Republicans and independent voters.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

The power our guy has....💙 💛

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

Bashear has never been in a competitive election. His dad was a two term governor. He will have to create his own path nationally. He's polling at 2% now. Given the clean up that will be needed on all fronts, his lack of federal, foreign policy and military/intelligence experience is concerning.

Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

Panic at the Disco actually.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

Gavin has the CA Highway Patrol and Members of Congress can use the Capitol Police as security resources. During the 2019-20 campaign, Pete had the highest private security expenses as he did not have the access to either State or Federal security or corporate security as the other candidates did.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 1d

So damn proud of my hometown and state where I was raised right now. Chicagoland gets shit done and doesn't take it from anyone!

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 2d

A look at how he handled airlines is instructive. He was the most progressive and consumer friendly USDOT Secretary. Billions of dollars in refunds to consumers, millions of dollars in fines to airlines, and expanded consumer rights. Airline execs hated him. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

‘I Didn’t Do an About-Face on Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg Did an About-Face on Me.’

The onetime McKinsey consultant was mocked for his friendliness to corporations. Then he became Transportation secretary.

www.politico.com

Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to bust myths with you!💙💛

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 2d

He was the most progressive and consumer friendly Secretary in USDOT history. Billions in refunds to consumers, millions of dollars in fines for airline misconduct, and expanded consumer rights for all travelers www.politico.com/news/magazin....

‘I Didn’t Do an About-Face on Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg Did an About-Face on Me.’

The onetime McKinsey consultant was mocked for his friendliness to corporations. Then he became Transportation secretary.

www.politico.com

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 2d

Two of my grandparents died from it. Based on my experience with them, his is pretty advanced at this point.

Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 3d

Such a great interview with Channel 5 and Andrew Callahan! Highly recommend people watch the whole thing. And the GQP is putting healthcare and the Epstein victims in jeopardy thru the shutdown.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 3d

Not zero. And winning Blacks by a wide margin against Vance. And independent voters too. Who do you support that polls well with Blacks?

Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 3d

Once they can go on Flagrant and charm the guys like Buttigieg did, let's talk. He goes to places in the Manoshpere young men go to - the ones you've listed don't. And Pete got MAGA voters to vote for him in 2020. youtu.be/bgx7GvYSq64?...

Pete Buttigieg on Trump Tariffs, Taxing Billionaires, and Republican Gays

YouTube video by FLAGRANT

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 4d

And yes Pete is an effective communicator and one of the most favorably rated Democratic politicians.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 4d

Unfortunately he needs to be invited to go on Fox. He's said recently they haven't been doing so. Interestingly, during the Smartmatic lawsuit, discovery revealed internal communications from management not to have him on as he was too effective at presenting the Democratic perspective.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 5d

Hispanic voters are not a monolith. There are some parts of the demographic that are culturally conservative but others that are more welcoming. The fact that he is both a veteran and a family man is a positive. As is his fluent Spanish and his multiple appearances on Spanish language media.

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Leslie_Beemer @doslosgatos.bsky.social · 5d

He has favorable ratings with both Black and Hispanic voters.

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