What They're Saying: It's a Tight, 3-Way Race to the Finish

New Emerson poll shows this is a three-way race between a MAGA Republican, a corporate Democrat, and Steyer, the progressive change candidate

SAN FRANCISCO — The new Emerson poll out this morning made clear that the race has tightened into a three-way race — and in the closing days as voters are filling out their ballots, Steyer has the momentum. The Los Angeles Times front page today highlighted:

“A Becerra-Steyer race in November? It’s possible,” wrote Anita Chabria for the Los Angeles Times today.

Local TV coverage also echoed this narrative: KTLA said “this race comes down to 3 frontrunners” and KQED said “Growing Chance of 2 Democrats Advancing.” NBC LA captured, “Becerra, Steyer lead in new CA governor's race poll.”

Leading political strategists also agree:

This is no surprise. We’ve been saying for weeks that this race is between three viable candidates: Trump’s hand-picked Republican candidate, a corporate Democrat backed by Chevron, Meta, Uber, and the utility companies, and Tom Steyer — the progressive changemaker focused on bringing down costs and taking on the status quo. 

“There is no threat of a Republican lockout, so Democrats must vote with their values.” said Steyer for Governor campaign manager Heather Heargraves. “This race is becoming a choice between corporations protecting their bottom line and Californians trying to afford to live here.”

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