New Steyer Ads Put Single-Payer Front and Center, Spotlight Becerra Selling Out to Special Interests

“Virginia” and “Won’t Back Down” spotlight Tom Steyer’s commitment to single-payer healthcare and the stakes of Xavier Becerra’s shifting positions

SAN FRANCISCO – Ahead of tonight’s debate, the Tom Steyer campaign released two new television ads, “Virginia” and “Won’t Back Down,” highlighting a clear contrast on healthcare: Tom Steyer’s firm support for single-payer and the consequences that Xavier Becerra’s inconsistent and shifting positions will have for working Californians.

WATCH: “Won’t Back Down”

“Won’t Back Down” makes it clear – Tom Steyer supports single-payer healthcare and will take on the industries that have blocked reform and driven up costs. Xavier Becerra, on the other hand, will say one thing to voters and another to industry insiders on single-payer.

WATCH: “Virginia”

“Virginia” shows what can happen if we don’t pass single-payer, told through the story of a nurse with 40 years of experience in healthcare whose brother died from prostate cancer without insurance. Her testimony underscores what’s at stake: California needs a system where no one is left uninsured, and she supports Tom Steyer because he will deliver single-payer healthcare for all Californians.

The two ads put single-payer healthcare front and center and what it will take to make it a reality for every Californian. Tom Steyer supports single-payer and is fully committed to setting an example for the rest of the country to follow. 

WATCH: “Virginia”

Transcript:

My brother became the man of the house when my father passed away. He raised me.

He was diagnosed with prostate cancer. They didn’t have healthcare.

The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life was watch my brother take his last breath.

He didn’t have insurance when he needed it the most.

I know quality of life would be more affordable if we had single-payer.

Tom Steyer will pass single-payer healthcare for all of California.

My name is Virginia, I’ve been a nurse for 40 years.

And I’m voting for Tom Steyer for governor.

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WATCH: “Won’t Back Down”

Transcript:

They say you can judge a person by their enemies. 

Well?

PG&E wants to destroy Tom Steyer, because Tom will cut utility bills.

And Big Oil is out to destroy Steyer, too. 

“Chevron wants to give me a check… that’s their prerogative.”

Now Becerra’s lying about single-payer – saying he’s for it, then promising industry lobbyists he’s against it, so they’ll bankroll his campaign to keep profiting off you.

If you want a governor who can’t be bought and won’t back down – Tom Steyer for California.

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