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California dreaming is a political reality for all Americans

The Hill · Apr 29, 2026, 5:30 PM

Key takeaways

  • Much to the dismay of Republicans everywhere, the Great Bear Republic has become the center of the national political universe.
  • The bright spotlight shines now on the wide-open race for governor after the sudden and stunning departure of the disgraced former Rep.
  • The state will also play a major role in the Democratic fight to take control of the U.S.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Much to the dismay of Republicans everywhere, the Great Bear Republic has become the center of the national political universe. The Golden State s great wealth, its sheer size and its massive impact on national media content sets national trends, even though it is a reliably blue dominion.

The bright spotlight shines now on the wide-open race for governor after the sudden and stunning departure of the disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.).

The state will also play a major role in the Democratic fight to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives this year after the state s redistricting effort created a handful of new Democratic congressional seats.

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