The Billionaires’ Boy

In a scathing critique of California's Democratic establishment, David Dayen highlights the state's shocking rejection of a billionaires' wealth tax, which aimed to fund essential healthcare services. Despite a nationwide trend of voters supporting anti-billionaire measures, California's political landscape remains dominated by wealthy interests, particularly influenced by Gov. Gavin Newsom and SEIU leader Dave Regan. The piece underscores the troubling dynamics of money in politics and the failure of unions to advocate for broader progressive causes amid fear of alienating powerful donors.