For Governor: Tom Steyer
An extended look at the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ endorsement for Tom Steyer for governor.
Indy Staff
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Please Support Tom Steyer for Governor
I never thought I would be excited about a billionaire for governor of California, but of the major Democratic candidates, Tom Steyer has by far the best understanding of the profound risks of climate change and the most serious plans for combatting it.
