The Numbers Are In, and Gavin Newsom Isn't Going to Like Where California Tied for First
Share this @internewscast.com

In recent months, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has frequently shared lists on social media highlighting the state’s achievements, such as being the “fourth largest economy in the world,” “number one in manufacturing,” and “number one in farming.” These are certainly noteworthy accomplishments.

What he’d like to avoid, however, is the fact that the Golden State is tied with Louisiana for another title: number one in poverty.

This week, the California Budget and Policy Center, a think tank located in Sacramento, published a report showing that last year, 7 million residents of California, or 17.7% of its population, lived in poverty.

The think tank’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that California has the highest poverty rate among U.S. states in 2024, sharing this unenviable position with Louisiana.

When you dive deeper into that seven million number, the magnitude becomes even more staggering:

By accounting for factors like family size and housing costs, the analysis indicates that these 7 million individuals in California did not have adequate resources to cover their basic needs. The population living in poverty is almost as large as the combined populations of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco.

Gulp.

That isn’t the only number the far-left governor hopes you’ll never see:

In 2021, the poverty rate was at a historic low. In response, Newsom and the state’s predominantly one-party legislature opted to significantly increase spending, allocating billions to healthcare for undocumented immigrants, ineffective homelessness solutions, and other expenditures.


THIS HAPPENED: CA Gov. Newsom Manages to Turn a Massive Budget Surplus Into a $32 Billion Deficit—in Just One Year

California Punishes Voters After Historic Election, Slaps on Massive New Gas Tax


Simultaneously, the gas tax has risen once more, despite California already having the nation’s highest gas tax and state sales tax. Affordability has become a major issue in California, pushing the dream of home ownership out of reach for many ordinary residents.

There is a sentence in the tweet from the California Budget & Policy Center at the beginning of this article that reads, “Harmful federal budget cuts risk pushing even more families into hardship.” This will likely be Newsom and the legislature’s defense going forward—”yes, we’re failures, but it’s the federal government’s fault.” They’ll try to blame it on Trump, too, rest assured, but note that the poverty numbers are from 2024, when Joe Biden was president and was throwing federal money around like it was candy.

That dog won’t hunt.

It’s not the federal government’s fault that California has declined so rapidly and disastrously; it’s Gavin Newsom’s, the heavily partisan extremist Democrat legislature’s, and let’s face it, the voters who put them there. There are a few encouraging signs that people in the Golden State are waking up to the calamity that’s befallen us, but we’re a long way from turning this place slightly purple, much less red. 

In the meantime, voters across the country must make sure that progressive failures like these cretins don’t take national power and turn the entire country into the unaffordable, business-hostile, and dangerous place that they morphed too many parts of this beautiful state into.

Editor’s Note: The Democrat Party has never been less popular as voters reject its globalist agenda.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Chicago immigration enforcement: 4 in custody after federal agents raid shelter in Bronzeville, DHS officials say

Federal Agents Conduct Immigration Enforcement in Bronzeville, Four Detained

CHICAGO (WLS) — Federal agents made immigration arrests at a shelter in…
New: FBI Director Patel Lops Off Comey-Era Ties With ADL

Breaking: FBI Director Patel Cuts Connections with ADL from Comey’s Time

FBI Director Kash Patel has been making significant changes at the troubled…
RECAP: 'Golden Bachelor' women roast Mel for ageist comments during group date, Debbie gets 1-on-1 date

Summary: ‘Golden Bachelor’ women criticize Mel for ageist remarks on group date; Debbie receives a solo date

NEW YORK — The week kicked off at “Bachelor Mansion” where the…
Former University of Kentucky athlete competed months before police allegedly found dead infant in closet

Former Kentucky student-athlete faces charges in infant’s death after reportedly hearing ‘whimper’ before concealing him in closet: authorities

The former University of Kentucky student-athlete accused of concealing her deceased newborn…
Florida brides face sudden venue closure before weddings

Unexpected Venue Closure Disrupts Weddings for Florida Brides

Chez L’Amour’s closure has set off a dispute between the owner and…
Harvard faculty expressed support for potential left-wing political violence during 2018 panel

Harvard Professors Backed Possible Progressive Political Protests at 2018 Discussion

The city of Charlottesville took legal action against the group, alleging it…
Carnival ride malfunction

Carnival Ride Malfunction Leaves Passengers Hanging at School Event: Watch the Video

A Carnival ride in California malfunctioned during a high school event, causing…
Two Delta regional jets collide on taxiway at LaGuardia Airport; 1 injured

Two Delta Regional Jets Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway; One Person Injured

Two Canadair jets operated by Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air…
Class back in session as 'Abbott Elementary' returns for fifth season on ABC

“Abbott Elementary” Kicks Off Its Fifth Season on ABC

HOLLYWOOD — “Abbott Elementary” is getting ready for the start of its…
Drunk 13-year-old crashes stolen vehicle with 11-year-old passenger inside in Arizona

Intoxicated 13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car with 11-Year-Old Passenger in Arizona

A drunken teen allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle with an 11-year-old passenger…
Portland police seek public's help after 'safe space' officer loses track of assault suspect near ICE facility

Portland Police Request Public Assistance After ‘Safe Space’ Officer Loses Assault Suspect Near ICE Facility

The police are asking for help from the public to locate a…
Trump's peace deal could end the war in Gaza or Netanyahu's career

Trump’s Peace Proposal: A Chance to Resolve the Gaza Conflict or Alter Netanyahu’s Political Future

A 20-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump this week could…