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The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate
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The article examines how wealthy Democratic politicians and candidates, including billionaire Tom Steyer, have gained support from progressive activists despite traditional left-wing skepticism of billionaires.
The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaks during a news conference on May 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Left activists who love Sen. Bernie Sanders have this year flocked to a surprising new champion: hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer.
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Tom Steyer, JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna, and Saikat Chakrabarti are all very wealthy candidates or politicians who have been surprisingly successful at winning praise from the left, given the general suspi
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