California's Deterioration Under One-Party Rule

California has experienced significant decline due to nearly two decades of far-left, one-party rule, leading to numerous problems such as high poverty rates, soaring homelessness, and a poor business climate. The state now features the highest taxes and housing costs in the nation, undermining its previous reputation as the land of opportunity. Steve Hilton argues that this disastrous state of affairs stems not just from political mistakes but from a deeper ideological pathology that includes elitism and cronyism. He asserts that California's decline serves as a cautionary tale, as many of these issues are being exported across the nation, affecting the broader American landscape.