reality is slow in revealing itself but reliable;

• Even prominent Democratic supporters, like Box CEO Aaron Levie, are acknowledging that progressive policies have worsened affordability, crime and regulatory burdens, leading to a decline in California’s prosperity.
• California faces severe challenges, including a $68 billion deficit, record-high housing prices, the nation’s highest poverty rate and a net loss of 500,000 residents since 2020.
• Levie blamed Democratic governance for the state’s failures, calling the affordability crisis "insane" and urging a pro-growth agenda, such as easing housing and energy regulations to spur development.
• Strict climate and business regulations have driven companies like Tesla and Oracle to relocate, while homelessness, poor education outcomes and high taxes further erode quality of life.
• Internal divisions are growing, with polls showing low voter confidence in the party’s plans. Some Democrats defend aggressive tactics, but strategists warn they alienate moderates, raising questions about whether the party will reform or continue its current trajectory.

Even staunch Democratic supporters are now acknowledging what conservatives have long argued: California’s progressive policies have eroded its prosperity. Aaron Levie, CEO of Box and a prominent Kamala Harris backer, stunned political observers this week by openly blaming his own party for the state’s affordability crisis, calling for a Democratic "reset" to reverse years of economic mismanagement. His remarks, made during a candid interview with former Lattice CEO Jack Altman, underscore a growing rift within the party as middle-class residents flee soaring costs, crime and regulatory burdens........more........