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California Takes ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ Approach to President Trump

Feb 26, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Guy Marzorati, Marisa Lagos, and Scott Shafer, all KQED politics correspondents, dissect California's political maneuvering under Trump’s administration. They explore Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuits and Governor Gavin Newsom's balancing act for federal aid. The trio speculates on potential gubernatorial candidates, including the intriguing possibility of Kamala Harris running. They also delve into the challenges Dems face amid shifting voter sentiments and discuss strategies for effective messaging in these turbulent times.
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