California Democrats ready new assault on Donald Trump
Source: Politico
Legislature aims to rebuff the White House on immigration, health care, the environment and even the presidents tax returns.
By JEREMY B. WHITE 12/05/2018 05:09 AM EST
Triumphant California Democrats returned to the state capitol in Sacramento this week with a mandate and a mission: defying President Donald Trump, whose enduring toxicity in the state helped power historic gains in the legislature and Congress.
Two years into a presidency whose policies are anathema to Californias dominant party, Democrats are picking up where they left off: challenging the Trump administration in policy and in rhetoric as they seek to make Americas most populous state apart a counterexample to the dysfunction in DC.
Trump has poured more gasoline on the fire, Assemblyman Rob Bonta said at a press conference denouncing a Trump administration move targeting immigrants. This is wrong. It is fueled by racism, and it constitutes an attack on Californias health and well-being.
Newly introduced bills seek to rebuff the Trump administration on immigration and the environment while again working to pry loose his tax returns. Ambitious healthcare proposals seem guaranteed to energize states liberal base, offering Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom an early opportunity to advance his oft-stated goal of making the state a shining alternative to Trumpism.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/12/05/california-democrats-trump-1044648
ROB-ROX
(767 posts)I voted for Gavin and have voted democratic for over 48 years. I hope we increase wages, work benefits, health insurance, etc. I know the "R" will not have a word with anything proposed because they have become a silenced minority. If the benefits of a democratic government progress we will be a shining example to the other states of what good things can happen........HOPEFULLY??
BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)from the midterms, we never will.