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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

Summary

Steve Hilton, a former senior adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is running as a Republican candidate for California governor. He wants to reduce government size, cut taxes, lower energy prices, and make housing more affordable, blaming current Democratic policies for many state problems.

Key Facts

  • Steve Hilton was a senior adviser to former UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
  • Hilton moved to California in 2012 and is running for governor as a Republican.
  • He describes his campaign as a non-ideological, “common sense” effort to fix California’s economic issues.
  • Hilton supports tax cuts, less government regulation, and reducing waste in state government.
  • His platform includes a tax-free threshold on the first $100,000 of income and lower energy and housing costs.
  • He blames 16 years of Democratic control for problems like high poverty, unemployment, cost of living, homelessness, and crime.
  • Hilton is endorsed by President Donald Trump, despite Trump’s low approval in California.
  • He opposes California’s "sanctuary state" policies and supports cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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