What are blue states getting for all that spending?

Published March 26, 2026 5:00am ET



San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is placed seventh among candidates in the latest poll of California’s gubernatorial race.

That’s an ignominious 12 points behind the option, “someone else.” But that hasn’t stopped him from landing prominent national media appearances, including an interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. The comedian noted that Democrats across the country were pushing to raise taxes without adequately explaining to voters how the money would be spent.

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