Midterm warning for America, from deep-blue California

Polls suggest that Democrats might return to power in Congress, winning both the House and the Senate.If so, California is a warning about what deep-blue control looks like.California’s problems are all linked to the fact that Democrats control every statewide office, and every major city.We have one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates, because Democrats continue to raise taxes wherever they can, and to impose new regulations on business.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story That is why thousands of companies are leaving, taking jobs with them to red states with lower taxes, fewer regulations, and right-to-work laws that restrain unions’ power.We have the highest poverty rate and a disproportionate share of the nation’s homeless population.

That’s not because we are poor.It’s because California doles out the most generous welfare benefits of any state in the Union. Instead of helping the homeless move into homes, or helping the poor move up into the middle class, California’s big spending keeps people homeless and poor.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!San Francisco is making progress — largely because its new mayor, Daniel Lurie, broke with the left on a number of issues.San Diego is going in the opposite direction.

A Democrat mayor took over from a Republican — and began spending into fiscal oblivion.California has massive fraud and corruption, because Democrats don’t hold each other accountable.And when faced with citizen journalists like Nick Shirley, they pass law...