California Democrats Support Billionaire Tax, but Infighting Lingers

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.

California Democrats voted over the weekend to endorse a ballot measure that would impose a one-time wealth tax on the state’s billionaires, giving a boost to the proposal just three months before voters decide its fate. The measure would levy a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of California residents who were billionaire

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California Billionaire Tax Wins Support From State Democratic Party  WSJ