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The Drain is a podcast covering California news and culture. We discuss the liberal California hegemony through a leftist lens, just steps from the state Capitol.
Free episodes (The Drain) every Tuesday. Premium episodes (The Plug) every Friday at patreon.com/thedrain.
Tips/Pitches/Chisme to thedrainpodcast@gmail.com.
034 - The progressive push to oust California's neoliberal Congress members
The Drain
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1 month ago
034 - The progressive push to oust California's neoliberal Congress members
It's no secret that Democratic voters are incredibly unhappy with their electeds.
Throughout the country, they've been described as a "spineless" party that just "roll(s) right over" for the Trump administration.
In total, about one-third of Democrats described their party negatively in an open-ended question on a recent national survey, with 15% using terms like “weak,” and “apathetic,” with another 10% saying they are “ineffective” or “disorganized.”
In total, just 2 in 10 Democrats described the party positively.
So maybe it should not come as a surprise that half of Nancy Pelosi's district believe it's “time for a change."
This comes as Pelosi, 85, has filed to run for reelection in 2026, but has not officially said whether she’ll be vying for her seat again.
Are people ready for new blood?
Here in Sacramento, another octogenarian is facing a challenge from a city council member embraced by the Left.
District 8 representative Mai Vang is challenging Doris Matsui, who has held the office for nearly two decades. However, her constituents are increasingly frustrated with her lack of availability.
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The Drain
The Drain is a podcast covering California news and culture. We discuss the liberal California hegemony through a leftist lens, just steps from the state Capitol.
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