Some Democratic candidates for California governor need to drop out

[Zorro]

Every farmer knows there comes a time to thin the crop to allow the most promising plants to grow bigger and reach their potential.

The same is true in politics. And it‘s now time to cull some Democrats from the dense field of candidates for governor.

Put another way, it’s time for some lagging Democrats to step aside and provide more running room for swifter teammates in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sure, they’ve all got a constitutional right to run. But too many Democrats on the June 2 primary ballot could flip the California governor’s office to a Republican.

You’d think that Democratic candidates now plodding behind in the race — with little realistic hope of catching up — would want to avoid having that on their conscience. Party leaders, too.

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-02-23/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-democrats-governor-drop-out

[Norrrm]

1. Many candidates 'running' are not actually running for this election. They are putting their name out for the future.

But it can make them a spoiler.

[dickthegrouch]

2. One of the most significant detractors from me donating to politicians

Was a well-known and respected candidate dropping out the day after I had given them significant (for me) funds.
That was my first ever donation. I wish it had been my last.

The abuse I suffer daily by tens of strangers SMS'ing me for money, even calling me, is unacceptable.
I just wrote my Representative saying exactly that.

Since no-one has refuted, denied, or announced corrections to the problems caused by the "Mothership Vortex" revelations, I OPT OUT of every solicitation except here in DU from CERTAIN, TRUSTED, contributors.