Soledad Ursúa

Soledad Ursúa, an expert on California politics with ties to the Manhattan Institute, joins the discussion on the state's surprising political shift. She examines the backlash to progressive policies as seen in Proposition 36's passage and the ousting of figures like George Gascon. Ursúa highlights the evolving voter sentiments, particularly among Latino and Asian American communities, and the internal ideological conflicts within the Democratic Party. The conversation uncovers the challenges progressives face amid growing conservative leanings among California voters.