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Why does a state like California that has supermajorities in both houses of the legislature not have a livable wage, housing guarantees, universal healthcare, and other very progressive policies? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I keep being told it's because of the Republicans that we can't have nice things. So what gives in California? We should be overflowing with progressive policies.

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[–] Sgt_choke_n_stroke@lemmy.world 38 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Because they're bill mahr and Nancy pelosi style democrats. Not bernie sanders and AOC democrats

[–] TwistedTurtle@monero.town 8 points 7 months ago

Ranked voting should really be at the top of our priority list. Would allow more than 2 parties to be viable and give progressives a real chance to distinguish themselves from the neolibs.

[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club -2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, Pelosi's voting record has become a lot more liberal since she gave up her leadership positions. I feel like lot of her work as Speaker seemed more in gear with trying to pass an imperfect deal than getting perfect nothing.

[–] Sgt_choke_n_stroke@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago

She favors her stock rather than the flock