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CrispyQ

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3. Does he support democratic issues & initatives with his money every election or just when he's running for office?

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Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:48 AM

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IDK much about the guy, but it seems if he was really engaged in our party, we'd know & hear more about him, other than the times he pops up to run for office.

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Tom Steyer for Governor? Your thoughts. [View all] Sibelius Fan Sunday OP

Has he ever held public office before? I'm tired of amateurs trying to run things. Walleye Sunday #1

Only if absolutely necessary to keep two repukes off the final ballot Auggie Sunday #2

Does he support democratic issues & initatives with his money every election or just when he's running for office? CrispyQ Sunday #3

His marketing focuses on affordability Bobstandard Sunday #4

But he is one of the most successful hedgefunders of all time! quaint Sunday #6

Yes. Very heavy contributor to progressive policies and campaigns. Obama's largest fundraiser. Sibelius Fan Sunday #12

He's spent millions on D candidates and progressive issues. He was the main contributor Sibelius Fan Sunday #15

He's trying to buy the governorship with his money kimbutgar Sunday #5

I don't trust billionaires JoseBalow Sunday #7

I'm not a fan of his LogDog75 Sunday #8

he could help more by using his money on issues promotion instead of ego wanking nt msongs Sunday #9

Er, he's spent millions on progressive issues. Do some research. Sibelius Fan Sunday #13

that's nice, he can spend a lot more on something besides himself and do a lot more good nt msongs Sunday #14

He would say he can do both. Sibelius Fan Sunday #16

He is a Oligarch. Jacson6 Sunday #10

Steyer has been very involved in Dem politics. Sibelius Fan Sunday #11