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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