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I am a devout public servant, and from the earliest days of my career, I have believed that the best way I could make a difference in people's lives and fight for a better future was to improve the system from within.

In the United States of America, power must lie with the people. And We, the People must use our power to fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all.

I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.

For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office.

I love this state, its people and its promise.

It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for governor in this election.

While I appreciate the creativity of my Republican colleagues in drafting legislative acronyms, I welcome any serious effort to raise ethical standards in public service.

Donald Trump asks for 5 seats and Greg Abbott automatically bends the knee. The 2026 election is being rigged. California won’t sit back and watch this happen.

For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office.

What will come out next about Bove? That's precisely the problem with this disaster of a nominee.

I’m a fan of independent redistricting commissions, but the fact that Republicans are playing by a different set of rules, I think it doesn’t make any sense that we’re disarming ourselves.

If Texas is going to rig the system, then I think we can’t just sit back and watch it and do nothing and say we’re going to have our hands tied.

I'm here to say that a new Democratic Party, a reborn Democratic Party, a populist Democratic Party, a multiracial Democratic Party, a Democratic Party that centers the working and middle class, a Democratic Party that looks like the…

The only person who suffered political pain in this whole thing is Congressman Thomas Massie for telling the truth.

Look, my core conviction is a new economic patriotism to reindustrialize America, a 21st-century Marshall Plan for America — Medicare for all, opposing the Medicaid cuts.