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Why Democrats rejected ‘class traitor’ Steyer in California
Tom Steyer, a self-funded billionaire and Democratic donor, failed to win California's gubernatorial election despite spending $558 million. His campaign faced challenges from the state's 'top two' electoral system and internal party dynamics, including backlash against billionaires. The California Democratic Party prioritized preventing a Republican general election matchup over supporting Steyer.
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