32 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Apparently he has also been referred to law enforcement by DHS for illegally hiring a Brazilian nanny without work authorization.

Hypocrisy, thy party is the Democrats

12 hours ago, Effective altruism said:

I'm truly disappointed by this news. California deserves someone like Eric Swalwell as governor. He is a smart individual and has campaigned on impressive new social programs. It’s always a good idea to implement more social programs, especially as the state is facing financial problems. Additionally, he has demonstrated skill in international relations. At least he will have more time to spend with Fang Fang.

California has financial problems? Really? Compare this to the red state you're from.

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AI Overview

California is the largest state economy in the U.S., with a 2025 GDP of $4.25 trillion, representing roughly 13.8% to 14.5% of the total U.S. GDP. As of April 2026, California's economy is roughly 50% larger than the second-largest state, Texas, and frequently boasts higher growth rates than the overall U.S. economy, ranking as the world's 4th or 5th largest economy if it were independent.

Key Comparison Metrics (As of 2025–2026 reports):

• California GDP: ~$4.25 trillion (2025)

• Total U.S. GDP: ~$29.18 trillion (2024–2025 context)

• Share of U.S. Economy: 13.8%–14.5%

• Comparison: California’s GDP is over 1.5 times greater than Texas (approx. $2.9T), the next closest state.

• Growth: California has outperformed national growth, showing a 5% increase in 2025.

  Wikipedia +2

Key Industry Drivers of California's GDP:

• Real Estate & Finance: ~18% of GDP

• Professional & Information Services (Tech): ~16% of GDP

• Manufacturing: ~11% of GDP

  Public Policy Institute of California

If California were a country, it would be the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world, often surpassing India, the UK, and France, and rivaling Japan

5 minutes ago, gargamon said:

California has financial problems? Really? Compare this to the red state you're from.

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AI Overview

California is the largest state economy in the U.S., with a 2025 GDP of $4.25 trillion, representing roughly 13.8% to 14.5% of the total U.S. GDP. As of April 2026, California's economy is roughly 50% larger than the second-largest state, Texas, and frequently boasts higher growth rates than the overall U.S. economy, ranking as the world's 4th or 5th largest economy if it were independent.

Key Comparison Metrics (As of 2025–2026 reports):

• California GDP: ~$4.25 trillion (2025)

• Total U.S. GDP: ~$29.18 trillion (2024–2025 context)

• Share of U.S. Economy: 13.8%–14.5%

• Comparison: California’s GDP is over 1.5 times greater than Texas (approx. $2.9T), the next closest state.

• Growth: California has outperformed national growth, showing a 5% increase in 2025.

  Wikipedia +2

Key Industry Drivers of California's GDP:

• Real Estate & Finance: ~18% of GDP

• Professional & Information Services (Tech): ~16% of GDP

• Manufacturing: ~11% of GDP

  Public Policy Institute of California

If California were a country, it would be the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world, often surpassing India, the UK, and France, and rivaling Japan

You guys will be crowing those skewed AI stats as the state sinks into bankruptcy. Thatss what happens when you view the world with blinders.

Tell us what else Cali leads in....

14 minutes ago, gargamon said:

California has financial problems? Really? Compare this to the red state you're from.

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AI Overview

California is the largest state economy in the U.S., with a 2025 GDP of $4.25 trillion, representing roughly 13.8% to 14.5% of the total U.S. GDP. As of April 2026, California's economy is roughly 50% larger than the second-largest state, Texas, and frequently boasts higher growth rates than the overall U.S. economy, ranking as the world's 4th or 5th largest economy if it were independent.

Key Comparison Metrics (As of 2025–2026 reports):

• California GDP: ~$4.25 trillion (2025)

• Total U.S. GDP: ~$29.18 trillion (2024–2025 context)

• Share of U.S. Economy: 13.8%–14.5%

• Comparison: California’s GDP is over 1.5 times greater than Texas (approx. $2.9T), the next closest state.

• Growth: California has outperformed national growth, showing a 5% increase in 2025.

  Wikipedia +2

Key Industry Drivers of California's GDP:

• Real Estate & Finance: ~18% of GDP

• Professional & Information Services (Tech): ~16% of GDP

• Manufacturing: ~11% of GDP

  Public Policy Institute of California

If California were a country, it would be the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world, often surpassing India, the UK, and France, and rivaling Japan

They do have a large debt and deficit as well. Needs to be factored in.

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Tell us what else Cali leads in....

Sorry Charlie. Not my job to look it up for you.

3 hours ago, blaze master said:

They do have a large debt and deficit as well. Needs to be factored in.

Contrast it with the federal debt and deficit... Or with your favorite (inb)red state

They/them in California are preparing to be making all the moves for KHarris, to become the first female to be Cal's Gov.

The Swallwell scandal is starting to make sense now.

"Harris entering the race would fix what some have described as an unimpressive field of candidates unable to break out of the pack".

https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/kamala-harris-is-potential-write-in-candidate-for-california-gov/

So Tom Steyer a billionaire is one of the dem leading candidates......Id like to hear Bearnies thoughts on that.

Arnold turned out a good CA Governor.

1 minute ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Arnold turned out a good CA Governor.

I didn't think so. Jerry Brown was the best.

7 hours ago, gargamon said:

California has financial problems? Really? Compare this to the red state you're from.

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AI Overview

California is the largest state economy in the U.S., with a 2025 GDP of $4.25 trillion, representing roughly 13.8% to 14.5% of the total U.S. GDP. As of April 2026, California's economy is roughly 50% larger than the second-largest state, Texas, and frequently boasts higher growth rates than the overall U.S. economy, ranking as the world's 4th or 5th largest economy if it were independent.

Key Comparison Metrics (As of 2025–2026 reports):

• California GDP: ~$4.25 trillion (2025)

• Total U.S. GDP: ~$29.18 trillion (2024–2025 context)

• Share of U.S. Economy: 13.8%–14.5%

• Comparison: California’s GDP is over 1.5 times greater than Texas (approx. $2.9T), the next closest state.

• Growth: California has outperformed national growth, showing a 5% increase in 2025.

  Wikipedia +2

Key Industry Drivers of California's GDP:

• Real Estate & Finance: ~18% of GDP

• Professional & Information Services (Tech): ~16% of GDP

• Manufacturing: ~11% of GDP

  Public Policy Institute of California

If California were a country, it would be the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world, often surpassing India, the UK, and France, and rivaling Japan

California is projected to face a $21 billion general fund shortfall in the 2026-27 fiscal year, which could be reduced to $3 billion through various stopgap measures. This ongoing issue is part of a larger trend of multiyear deficits estimated between $20 billion and $35 billion annually.

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/01/volatility-complicates-california-budget-deficits/

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

I didn't think so. Jerry Brown was the best.

A democrat though

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

So Tom Steyer a billionaire is one of the dem leading candidates......Id like to hear Bearnies thoughts on that.

I’d like to hear both Bernie and Liz Warrens thoughts about Tom Steyer.

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

Contrast it with the federal debt and deficit... Or with your favorite (inb)red state

Is your mother’s brother your daddy?

5 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

A democrat though

So what?

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

Sorry Charlie. Not my job to look it up for you.

California leads the nation in illiteracy, which helps explain why some people vote for less competent candidates.

https://edsource.org/updates/california-has-the-lowest-literacy-rate-of-any-state-data-suggests

Just now, Jingthing said:

So what?

The question I responded to was if an Republican dose win the Governorship.

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

So what?

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

So what?

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

So what?

The question that was being answered was what I thought if a Republican wins the Governorship That clears it up

8 hours ago, gargamon said:

California has financial problems? Really? Compare this to the red state you're from.

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AI Overview

California is the largest state economy in the U.S., with a 2025 GDP of $4.25 trillion, representing roughly 13.8% to 14.5% of the total U.S. GDP. As of April 2026, California's economy is roughly 50% larger than the second-largest state, Texas, and frequently boasts higher growth rates than the overall U.S. economy, ranking as the world's 4th or 5th largest economy if it were independent.

Key Comparison Metrics (As of 2025–2026 reports):

• California GDP: ~$4.25 trillion (2025)

• Total U.S. GDP: ~$29.18 trillion (2024–2025 context)

• Share of U.S. Economy: 13.8%–14.5%

• Comparison: California’s GDP is over 1.5 times greater than Texas (approx. $2.9T), the next closest state.

• Growth: California has outperformed national growth, showing a 5% increase in 2025.

  Wikipedia +2

Key Industry Drivers of California's GDP:

• Real Estate & Finance: ~18% of GDP

• Professional & Information Services (Tech): ~16% of GDP

• Manufacturing: ~11% of GDP

  Public Policy Institute of California

If California were a country, it would be the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world, often surpassing India, the UK, and France, and rivaling Japan

If Calif is all roses, why does it suffer from net migration losses?

1 minute ago, EVENKEEL said:

If Calif is all roses, why does it suffer from net migration losses?

The rent is too damn high!

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The rent is too damn high!

Not at all condusive to a retiree.

1 minute ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Not at all condusive to a retiree.

Yeah. When I left my real estate broker saw me drive off and said -- you'll never be able to afford to move back. Yep.

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The rent is too damn high!

Taxes?

1 minute ago, Effective altruism said:

Taxes?

Retiree's in CA have no taxation for SSA

3 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Retiree's in CA have no taxation for SSA

What about the IRA?

1 minute ago, Effective altruism said:

What about the IRA?

I think the IRA's methods go far beyond taxing. 😆😆

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The rent is too damn high!

No doubt that's one of the reasons.

53 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

If Calif is all roses, why does it suffer from net migration losses?

Because they're not thornless roses.

How does ex-David Cameron political adviser, Steve Hilton get to stand in this election - and seemingly even have a chance of winning!

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5 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

How does ex-David Cameron political adviser, Steve Hilton get to stand in this election - and seemingly even have a chance of winning!

Maybe a few people realize the Democrats are awful and destructive to the state.