Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton challenged Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear's argument that a Democratic governor should lead the party's 2028 presidential ticket Friday on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," pointing to California Gov.
Gavin Newsom's unfinished high-speed rail project as Beshear touted Democratic governors' accomplishments.Beshear, discussing potential Democratic presidential contenders, argued that governors could point to tangible accomplishments that would distinguish them from President Donald Trump."What Democratic governors have are receipts," he said."You can look at, have you built the housing?""Have you built the high-speed rail?" Hilton asked. BILL MAHER CLASHES WITH NEWSOM OVER CALIFORNIA LEADERS, SAYS OTHER SIDE WILL ASK, ‘HAVE YOU SEEN THE STATS?'Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton challenged Kentucky Gov.
Andy Beshear's claims about Democratic governors' accomplishments, pointing to California's unfinished high-speed rail project during HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." (Paul Steinhauser/Fox News)The exchange came after Maher raised Newsom as a potential 2028 contender, although the California governor has not formally announced a presidential campaign.Maher acknowledged Hilton's point, suggesting the Republican candidate could use the project's troubled history against Newsom."You're going to have a field day with that.No, you're right," Maher said.Matt Ciepielowski, Hilton's campaign manager, criticized California's continued investment in the project in a statement to Fox News Digital."If Andy Beshear thinks California’s high-speed rail is something to brag about, he should try buying a ticket.
Billions spent, years behind schedule, and Californians still can’t ride it.Gavin Newsom’s answer is to keep pouring money into it."Ciepielowski also said Hilton would end state funding for the project if elected governor."Steve Hilton will end state funding on day one," he said.
"Californians are...