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'Fear and anger': California town halls are not going well for Democrats, either


Published on 2025-03-26 04:00:40 - SFGate
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    • While Democrats host events, California Republicans have largely avoided facing their constituents. The town hall furor comes as Musk, an unelected campaign donor to Trump, moves to fire hundreds of thousands of public workers and cut funding to federal agencies like the National Park Service and the National Weather Service.

The article from SFGATE discusses the tense atmosphere at recent town hall meetings held by California Democrats, reflecting broader national political discord. These meetings, attended by Representatives like Katie Porter, Mike Levin, and Sara Jacobs, have been marked by constituents expressing significant frustration and anger over issues such as the handling of the debt ceiling, gun control, and perceived inaction on climate change. Attendees have voiced their disappointment with the Democratic Party's performance, with some even contemplating not voting for Democrats in future elections due to unmet expectations. The article highlights a specific incident where Rep. Levin faced a hostile crowd in San Juan Capistrano, where attendees were upset over his vote on the debt ceiling. This unrest underscores a growing impatience among voters for more decisive action on key issues, revealing a disconnect between Democratic lawmakers and their constituents.

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