From. For the next hour we will breakdown the statewide and local races that matter to you starting with the race to see who will fill governor jerry browns she is. Brown has turned out of office of the race is wide open and this is a crowded field all vying to become the two top contenders to be named in the june primary. Cristina rendon sat down with the kids to learn their stances on the issues. Reporter we are starting to see a little mudslinging. Each candidate claims they are about getting things done while the others are about rhetoric. Those candidates are busy courting voters. In last weeks Gubernatorial Debate at ucla, immigration took center stage. In San Francisco is not a sanctuary state, kate stanley would be alive. How dare you blame the sanctuary policy. Nativeborn people commit crimes to much greater degree than the undocumented. Reporter the answers drawing cheers and boos from the mostly latino crowd. The border wall, security of the border wall, these are things that will not solve the problem. We are rich wonderful state because of our diversity. Stand california will stand strong. To the top six candidate for california governor made up of four democrats, Lieutenant Governor gavin newsom, former Los Angeles Mayor antonio vera go so, state treasure john chung and former superintendent of public instruction Delaine Eastin. San diego county businessman john cox and state assemblyman travis allen are the two republican candidates. Newsom is the front runner and has a strong base in the bay area as former mayor of San Francisco. Im not ready to be head of the resistance. I want to positive alternative to the trump agenda, to build on the successes and legacy of Governor Brown in the legislative leadership in the state. Reporter newsom has raised the most money with endorsements from celebrities and politicians the form arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford and her husband, marked kelly. Some of newsoms top rarities can pushing singlepayer healthcare in tackling the affordability crisis. Eight an issue that defies all others as income any quality. That to me is the lie and the most powerful reason for me putting myself up to run for governor. Reporter vera kosa is second with a support base from southern california. Im running for governor because i understand if we do not address the challenges of the middle class, the people who work every day the state will not be the great state it is. To the former speaker is focusing his campaign on growing middleclass jobs. Educating and training our future workforce for those jobs in Building Infrastructure again and improving our Business Climate so we can grow our economy. The nest governor will have to address the housing crisis that is making it impossible for people who work to find the place to live. Reporter chiang is treasure and former state comptroller. Im the person you can trust and regards to the states finances. When we had the last financial crisis i took on everyone. Whether that was governor schwarzenegger or to the legislature when they passed an unbalanced budget. We cannot break the backs of everyday californians because politicians in sacramento cannot do math. Reporter like the other Democratic Candidates he supports the fight for d. A. C. A. Students and talked about his parents who immigrated from taiwan. I want to make sure the california future is an ominous with the american dream. My parents came to this country and sacrifice for their family because they knew america provided the best opportunities. Reporter easton has bay area ties and got started in politics in union city. The former superintendent of public instruction wants to invest in children from cradles to college. I want every child in the state whether they are poor, workingclass, middle class or more affluent to like this is a state where, tomorrow has such promise. Reporter she is advocating healthcare for all, Affordable Housing and eastin knows she is the underdog. This state has never had an and a woman governor. They have only had eight women Constitutional Officers. We have only had eight women in Constitutional Office even though we elect eight every four years. If somebody said you are not the most qualified, i beg your pardon. Reporter cox is outspoken about his that california is being mismanaged. Has the highest gas taxes, sales taxes, income taxes, it has become an enemy of businesses. Small businesses cannot get started let alone operate. Reporter his campaign is focused on change, a break task in a blue state. I do not see anybody stepping forward to do what is needed, which frankly is to get the special interest out of control in sacramento and forge some solutions to the problems. Reporter ktvu reached out to alan but we are unable to secure an interview. You are welcome to come into our country but you have to use the front door. Reporter he is considered conservative and controversial at the campaign slogan, take that california. Cut our taxes, get tough on crime, fix our roads and expand our freeways. Fix our Education System and complete the state water project. I will reverse the legal sanctuary state. Reporter other candidates returning, two others. The top two candidates in the june primary secures the spot in the november election and chances are high for democrat versus democrat runoff. There so much a theres so much we did not get to include about the interviews. If you want to see more we have posted extended portions of their interviews on our website. We are going in depth on topics that are relevant to all of us in the bay area where joined by panel of our guest including San Francisco state professor joe. Thank you for being here. Our political analyst. David, i will start with you point gavin newsom has pulled to the top of every pullout there. Is he the man to beat . He absolutely is. You to think about who is the alternative. With the top two that is an important component. Can they get traction in Northern California . If they do can that catapulted him forward. With only two republicans in the race, even though republicans are an endangered species in california that will be an important component. Gavin newsom is the guy to beat, who is the alternative is the question. Looks like theres more like in the two two top candidates than differences. To continue on the newsom point, this guy has raised 50 million, way out in front on the fundraising front. He is known all over the state. His name recognition numbers are way up. When people go to the polls if they do not no other candidates he will get their vote. Joe, both of these gentlemen, former mayors, as you mentioned, politically polished, very well known but when you look at a newsom via villaraigosa they will be playing to two different basis. I agree with brians point about money. Usually the guy with the most money wins. Not always. One dynamic you want to think about that do not working gavins favorite is the fact he picked the one job that was more nebulous than state treasure where basically is Lieutenant Governor he could hang out. He ran for governor in 2010 and when jerry brown entered he said have to have of safe place doing out for years work can be relevant politically, you have to have people give me money. The fact is, he has not done much for the last eight years and if we think about not positions but how they campaign , you can bet that villaraigosa will point to the lack of activity outside of some work having to do with marijuana in the collect the public memory of newsom, his stance on gay marriage which was important in some communities. State wave may not be as important to voters who are looking for someone at the top. I do not to say this is his to lose and he will run away with it. He has this gap in the resume with not a lot of activity ended has a lot to. 2 in their resumes. How important is the hispanic vote . It is critical. If you look at the rising latino voters, that is critical for the 2018 midterms. We saw this rising in 2018, 2010 rather. We see it moving forward. The problem is, can you get folks to vote. That is an important component for this race. Absolutely critical for villaraigosa as he turns away from la. That brings me back to the question i was asking about the plane to the different basis because it seems as though, i was in the Democratic Forum couple of weeks ago and it seems that villaraigosa was playing to more moderate voters, the republicans. Is that what he is going to do . Assumes he will get the hispanic latino vote but frankly , contrast villaraigosa with newsom. Newsom said that he did not want to be the antitrump person, he wanted to be a positive alternative. If newsom is smart, what he needs to do is forcefully be the antitrump person because that is the way to energize the latino voters in california and draw away the significant base from villaraigosa which would then leave them in the position of having to go to the Business Community which will help in some places. Both of them will crisscross each other looking for votes in the key, with respect to the latino vote is getting those latino voters out to the polls. The other thing to remember, and i agree with joe on the job of Lieutenant Governor. There is not a lot there. He has visited every single county in california over and over again. When you have that you are meeting people, drawing people into your circle and getting early commitments that are hard to break later on when you are another candidate tried to get him. Gavin newsom has put a lot of things on the ballot and ballot measures turn up turnout. It will merv doshi will move up turnout. That will become critical. That is a record that opponents cannot. 2. John cox putting something on the ballot. Being an initiative entrepreneur pushing forward policy ideas, newsom will turn to that early and often. Where does this leave republicans in california . Looks like the top candidates are not republicans. Are they part of this process . Is Bashing Trump will help you, it will not hurt you in any sense will it . You will see that no Party Preference, those thirdparty independent voters become important in november. They will probably overtake republicans in the state that will be an important component. The republicans in the state of california and in certain parts of california are out of business. That is the challenge for the Republican Party is to become relevant again and the long way to go. This is a blue state. Can i say one thing really quickly. We are still in the me to movement. It is no longer the closet movement to declare yourself effeminate start to believe that Women Deserve more. Im not saying that people would vote for her because she is a woman but she is it qualified woman and earning more than half of the vote in this day. With the right kind of campaign she could take pain. I have to say at the Democratic Forum i was at, Delaine Eastin got the most applause, she was funny, she has this folksy delivery. Another person we are forgetting is john chung. He has been in state office for some years. Is not slick style may not be big. Who is the alternative on the democratic side . Thank you. We have much more to talk about today including senator Dianne Feinstein with the oldest member of the senate. Will she be able to retain her seat . Will break down some of the main ballot measures including and potential recall effort for the recently passed gas tax. The state of california special returns after the break. Woman so, greg, its a lot to take in. Woman 2 and i know thats hard to hear, but the doctors caught it early. Hi, blake my dad has cancer. Woman and i know how hard that is to hear. But youre in the right place. Man and dr. Pascal and her team, they know what to do. They know what to do. The doctors know what to do. So heres the plan. First off, were going to give you all. voice fading away another race to watch this year is the one for the u. S. Senate. It may not be a sure thing for Dianne Feinstein, at 84, she is seeking reelection for the full fifth term in a crowded field of candidates, she could face serious competition in challenger kevin daley on. He is with the california state senate, former teacher. He is also the front runner to advance beyond the june primary with feinstein. She was first elected to her senate seat in 1992 and took heat from liberals last year for being to soft on President Trump are joining me is doing david. Dianne feinstein is 84 years old would be 91 if she is elected and her term ends. Is she to old . Not a for question two older folks but it is and legitimate question. Linkages the question that will be raised. Her capability is there and she is a stallworth was in the senate in a democratic leader especially as democrats look nationally. She also illustrates the broader divide if you will and generational divide for democrats. Who is coming next . Chasm news gavin newsom . Of that is the tulsa hair. Then theres the question of issue progressive enough as the Bernie Sanders and the progressives moves on these things, to be pushed hard on immigration. De leon is 51 years old, latino. That carry significance. He has someone has to campaign statewide. It takes one hour to go across his district and now has to campaign all over california to reach the voters where as we know senator feinsteins names recognition is high. Can she raise resources and get out there and do the hospital hustle. De leon will try to outgun her but he will have his work cut out for him. His ideas to get into the top two and if he does that it is a new race. What you are doing is setting up your name recognition and building that into and beyond the system. Who knows what happens when you get those no Party Preference voters. Does de leon have to shift back to the middleware feinstein has held the position . That is key. Does is exemplify bigger split in the Democratic Party is able we have the clintons in the Bernie Sanders group, the more conservative mainstream democrats . Look at this in a national context. You have democrats i want to push for impeachment, they want to push back against the administration. California is the scent of anti orchid antior counter trump. It is about so much more than Dianne Feinstein, her age and reelection or about kevin de leon. It is about the future of the Democratic Party. For more on this letter over to heather. We will continue the conversation about senator Dianne Feinstein. Brian, we talked about the age factor. Is it that Dianne Feinstein is to old . That is a hard question to answer. I think people, dependent upon air konate and station in life decide whether someone who is 84 is capable of keeping up the schedule that United States senator has to keep up. The flipside, she has been in the senate five terms. She has years of good experience on the intelligence committee, and other committees. She has got seniority. All of these bode well for her and have to be argued against. Joe, looking forward, you talk about the criticism she has been the focus of and that is that she is out of touch and that is what you bring up the age factor. Is there some truth to that in the way that she has handled or some say mishandled President Trump and his policies . I think from the time she went into the Mayors Office after the tragedy of the assassination along time ago to be where she is in the United States senate, Dianne Feinstein has always been more of a moderate democrat then it progressive democrat. On key issues that are important to individual groups, she is progressive. For example abortion rights. I think it is accurate to say if you not only think about her position but to factor in the point about age, i have not seen her, she has been very visible in the last 15 months, and ive not seen her do i high moment when he fell asleep in the meeting. People said he is to old he slept. The senate will be made these comments about orrin hatch when they were trying to get him to run again. The fact of the matter is she really has been on top of her game on the russia investigation which is front and center. I think she won a lot of hearts and minds when she decided by herself to leaked the document getting her in the crosshairs of the Committee Chair but sing, think it was the right thing to do. I think that she will win reelection. I will go out on the limb and say that primary because voters know it will be the last copper and maybe some will vote for her because she is odette but also because at this point she has not given them it. 2 doubt that confidence. She may have slowed his stepper two but she is razor sharp. Maybe is stepper two but maybe not. She is on her game. You have to take that into account. She believes in people getting along, you can talk to republican and make a deal and she got in trouble when she said about President Trump the maybe there was away she could work with him. That was her way of seeing i think i can make this work if everyone will work together. I do not see a lot of slippage in Dianne Feinstein. She also is one of the few that has a nickname for the president. Closer look at the Ballot Initiatives headed your way including one on climate change. Stay right here, our special, the state of california continues. At at t, we believe in access. The opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. Connecting with the things that matter most. And because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, weve created access from at t. California households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for Home Internet at a discounted rate of 10 a month. No commitment, deposit, or installation fee. Visit att. Com accessnow to learn more. There are four propositions on the june primary ballot and all work crafted by state lawmakers last year. Christina run down with a look at the friday of topics voters will consider. Reporter prop 68 is a 4. 1 billion bond proposal. The money will be used to establish drought, water, parks, climate and coastal projection programs. Prop 69 would require money from Motor Vehicle taxes and fees to be used solely for transportation purposes. It would ban lawmakers from borrowing or diverting that money for other uses. Prop 70 would create the Greenhouse Gas reduction reserve fund and would require at one time, two thirds vote in 2024 to use money from the state cap and trade program for Greenhouse Gases. Prop 71 changes the date for one voter approved battle measures to some ballot measures take place. Any proposition that went on election it becomes law the next day. Drop 71 would make sure any passed proposition only takes effect once all those are tallied state what in the election is certified. Already on the November Ballot measure that would issue for billion dollars in bonds for Housing Program and Veterans Home loans. We are joined by our panel again. I want to talk about what you started with, the three components. Most of them do not pass. Look at the history of ballot measures only one in three passes with the smart money is on the opponents side. We do not see the so much in the june ballot measures but as we move if you will to november that is an important component. In addition there is another component that is the gun behind the door, what could get to the ballot. If youre looking at things that could alter property taxes or could alter sales tax or anything going on in terms of those types of things in california is the threat of going to the ballot and also ballot measures are bigmoney in decades voters attention and that raises turnout. Lets the propositions that we are facing the summer. Proposition 60 with our recent drought, Water Conservation is at the top of everyones minds. What are the chances . This is one of the few ballot measures that has raised in excess of 1 million. It has raised deposition has raised nothing. This is about Water Conservation and improving spending on parks. It is also for the environment. I think this is likely to pass on the face of it because people didnt want to get into the weeds on this point they will think it is a good idea. One quick thing, this particular measures being heavily promoted by Dianne Feinsteins opponent in the senate race, the senate president. Im sure he will be using this to also advance his candidacy as well as this Gains Traction may be interesting to look and see if this helps his chances in a senate challenge. Lets move onto prop 69. Motor vehicle taxes and fees must go toward transportation. This is something everyone complains about. I voted for this tax to do this job with the money gets diverted. What do you think the chances are of this one . Is an Novel Concept that what you vote for actually happens. I think californians are looking for certainty in propositions and that is why to daves point, things that double taxation tend to be voted down. This is why you see this huge number of propositions coming forward on the statewide November Ballot which is the peoples option as opposed to these which come from the legislature. At the end of the day i think the more certainty that is involved in one of these propositions the better it is but they always hang terms on that catch other peoples attention. These measures often do not get any opponent dollars spent against them that actually helps him. As candidates use those, that is something that is to Pay Attention to. As we to the November Ballot, they get these galactic battles that go on, the Super Bowl Spending wars and that is spent on Television Point we will see as much of that in june. Prop 70 treats gas reduction reserve fund. This is a cap and trade program to try to reduce Greenhouse Gases. California Something Like this in place so what is different . This puts into place more of the specificity the pride was talking about in california voters go over things at this point these first threes these first three ballot measures are likely to pass point the last one, the changes to the ballot measure process where voters like to vote no. That is where we see voters are more resistant. Let me at one point, i agree with what david said, there is the part of this that may be opposed by environmentalist groups because what this amendment proposes to do is create a one time, two thirds vote of both legislatures in order to pass the spending plan. This is now supported by the California Chamber of commerce. The chamber of commerce has come around on cap and trade in california because the governor has thrown them some benefits. This is opposed by the coalition for free air because they think the two thirds requirement may mean they will not get the votes. If that is the case there were the spending will not be there. This may be about ineligible usually one or two measure suck up the oxygen, this is one that will receive it all. Still to come, all the major cities, San Francisco, oakland and san jose could see new mayor this upcoming year point we will take you look at those races when we come back. [thinking] mexican spices . [thinking] nacho cheese sauce . They dont want these coming out. Whos they . The burger people. They they nacho fries, now serving at a taco bell near you. [bong ] the three major cities in the bay area will have elections for mayor this year. Libby schaaf is seeking reelection in oakland, sam ricardo the same and san jose but perhaps the most competitive race will be in San Francisco after the death of mayor ed lee. Cristina rendon own breaks in the competition. Reporter turns out a lot of people want to be the mayor in San Francisco. Eight candidates are vying for the seat. Angela alioto, michelle bravo, richie greenberg, jane kim, mark leno, ellen lisa. Some high profile candidates are district 6 supervisor jane kim. We have a lot of work to do. Reporter attorney and former supervisor angela alioto. Here are the multiple signatures. Reporter former state assembly member, mark leno. Im declaring my candidacy for mayor. Reporter abortive supervisor president london breed. I will run for mayor. I am excited. Reporter the race is already contentious. Classic the board of supervisors reported to replace breed as interim mayor and appoint mark farrell. To move is intended to keep a level Playing Field during the race. It was not of popular vote to some in the room. All eyes will be in the city by the bay when voters go to the polls for special election on june 5. Also, a primary race for mayor in san jose before the election in november. In, sam ricardo seeking reelection. Right now only one person has filed paperwork for their intent to run against him. Mn there are rumors former congressman mike me throw his hat into the ring. Finally in oakland, libby schaaf is looking to stay put as mayor seeking reelection. So far her official challenger come november 6 this the former Oakland Council member. She got her start at the legislative aide. We will start in San Francisco where the race is expected to be exciting. There have been a lot of twists and turns in this campaign in the fact in fact there was a pole released yesterday showing his snapshot of how voters feel at this stage. London breed, 33 . A big lead. She was the top vote getter according to this ball. Coming in second, mark lennar then jane kim. When you look at that pole are you surprised . Im not really surprised. One thing about this, what will happen with the second tier candidates . There is a broader thing going on. Jane kim represents the Bernie Sanders wing. San francisco with all of its progressives going different ways how to they split and what happens . This is a race for london breed and little but kim will be there and will be very close. Moving forward what to expect as far as the campaigning . Depends on who emerges as the front runner. It is important to note, the pole that you sighted, it was conducted between january 13 and 16 which was before she was kicked out. It is quite possible the people were rewarding her for having the position at that point. It was the name everyone had top of my because she was in the news every day. When you have that temporary incumbency advantage. Going forward, if this becomes it to dogfight between leno and breed , she will do everything she can to assert that she is the local person, she has been more connected to the board of supervisors and is more connected to the politics of the city. I do not want to understate this, she is a woman any person of color and offers change in a progressive city that celebrates diversity and inclusion. I think the chances are good for her if it is a tight race but he is a formidable opponent and someone that is quite good at raising money. Look at what is at stake. You can run for two for your terms on your own. You can run through San Francisco well into 2020. That gives you platform to run for senate or governor. Theres a lot at stake for this race. There is the thorn in the side if you will that is the tech boom we are seeing in San Francisco and other people attribute that to mayor ed lee. Joe, moving forward how does the candidate that balance between with the city has become and what it used to be . There are benefits to growth and certainly poured more money into the city the county coffers that have been beneficial this come at the expense. This would be an issue for london breed given the different populations she is representing. Anybody who could not afford the price of housing who has been pushed to the east bay. In oakland is expensive so people will keep going inland. That puts them into long commutes to go back to work which bring us to the bridge toll issue. It becomes a big mess. This is an issue that they will work on. All of this happened on her watch what she was on the board of supervisors. She has to be careful how she articulates this if it becomes appointive division. Angela alioto can talk about the old San Francisco. Jane kim and all of the push they will have on the progressives. This zubia quite contentious race or whoever will emerge. This battle will be expensive and negative and that will be interesting. Affordability homeless is the big issue. Lets turn it over to ken. We are talking to brian. San francisco gets all the attention. I would like to think of san jose as the sleeping giant. The biggest city in the bay area. The politics in san jose are so much different. They are leftleaning, he democratic city but not as volatile as oakland and San Francisco. Sam ricardo is running unopposed. Very similar to oakland as well, San Francisco throwing enough people with the death of a mayor. Proper focus goes to that. Meanwhile in san jose, not much going on in the mayors race or in oakland with libby schaaf. Libby schaaf benefits by i think some outstanding leadership during the ghost ship fire. A lot of people will say come the city did not handle the permitting correctly but she was front and center every day. She is a formidable candidate and i think unless the real viable candidate comes up to take her on, she will do well. I think what is in common is they seem to be strong cheerleaders for their city particularly libby schaaf. Sam liccardo the same thing. He is pushing san jose for his constituents. Think about something else. San jose has always been the city way to the south so San Francisco and oakland have received a lot of the attention. The mayor does a great job, he is front of the he is in front of the media all the time talking about the benefits of san jose. They have the homeless problem in san jose and other things but they also have an International Airport and other things that are things he can brag about. The city has gone through dramatic changes. San jose in particular. Will move on to talk about it ballot measure to repeal californias gas tax. It is sponsored by republican governor candidate john cox. It is collecting signatures and has a may 21 filing deadline. Last year governor jerry brown sign the tax on gasoline and diesel along with raising vehicle registration fees in order to gather 5 billion annually for road repairs and transit projects. That is being hotly debated right now. Lets it over to heather. We have the gas tax. I am curious david if you think that after that on the heels of the gas tax which i think most people do not like, think they will likely benefit if they see the benefit down the road of improved roads and things. Coming on the heels of that we have something in the bay area which we will vote on the ability for them to raise the tolls on the bridges. Ultimate youre talking nine dollars mandala mac on the bay bridge. Every state run bridge that is except for the golden gate bridge. Going back to what can mac ken was talking about does this have a chance of passing . You have to look at quay countys in the bay area. If you look at what is happening in contra costa county, there more resistant soesman around this meets just need the simple majority to pass point voters will be resistant. Were voters will see the benefit , it will list different projects and what happens. Even though voters tend to be if you will more liberal in california in the bay area there also resistant on their pocketbook and these measures present difficulties to pass things. I posted this on facebook and asked people if they will were willing to pay 9 on the bridge and you can probably guess the reaction. Overwhelmingly they said no. Message actually think money will go to these improvements . The state has improved over and over they do not follow through when they add more taxes. Another gentleman thing, that will be fine of the funds to be used in addressing the traffic issues. Bureaucracy will for risley spend these funds to frivolously spend these funds. There is skepticism about how this money will be used. We try to see how high they are about 50 of the spell measure depending on how it has graduated what happens, if it is slightly but 50 is stands good way to pass point voters will be resistant and walking away. They will look at the 9 and see do not have to spend a lot of money against the measure to get resistance but this will have to be an Interesting Campaign because you want to be delicate about what youre doing but the same time get the majority. The fact they say this will go to 20 specific projects, all are here in the bay area. I explained that but as i mentioned they are skeptical. Does is come down to the people who use the bridge, vote against it and those outside who will see the benefits of the money voting for . You have to see the folks who are rare users of the bridge. That is a number you need to get a plurality. That will be difficult to get. Regular users, yes cup you will see them voting for. The question is, do they sit one out. It will not be enough to carry over. The two biggest areas we see our transportation and housing. There is a lot of resistance in making change even though they are critical. The timing, since it is coming on the heels of the gas tax. That will be difficult. Voters will pick and choose. They will see spending and they will be resistant. As they do that these things tend to go down and as i move outside the bay area into the outer lying counties, it builds up as well. It seems like people we are seeing the benefits of the gas tax they may say lawmakers are following through and i can see where the money is being spent. Otherwise im skeptical. People will be voting with their pocketbooks. Still to come, the still of Recreational Marijuana is at the forefront in 2018. The challenges facing lawmakers when it comes to pot sales. Sfx tinny headphone music sfx feet shuffling life can change in an instant. Be covered when it does. 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With marijuana legal lets talk about what is in store. Do you think this bill has a chance of passing . I do because marijuana is legal in california. Talking about banking is in the weeds for most voters so will need to be explained to them how without banking as an alternative the business may eventually dissolve because people cannot do things on the cash basis. With these only be california state banks and only operate in california . They are insured by the fdic. Those rules still apply. It is not a federal allowance for marijuana. You have got to cure that difference. Inks right now do not want to bank cannabis related businesses because of the federal laws. With there bac dic . Would there be a cdhd . Jeff sessions said he wants to do with the obama tendency to not enforce these rules but he has u. S. Attorneys in california who said they are not interested in wasting your time on this so he has backpedaled on that to an extent. I think everybody is aware of the fact that this is the tremendous economic generator for state that has a large economy and will provide a lot of jobs and generate a lot of revenue for the state. I think theres massive support for this. This may be one fight that is one step 244 the trump administration. David when you talk about this cash cow if you will, there are a lot of questions about where the taxes are going. We did the story that showed the range of taxes the different cities are acquiring and there are questions about what the money will be used for. There are two bonus. There is the spillover effect to other state so if california does this other states will visit this. How the bank and what they do, they will learn from california. We will see an explosion of distant state legislators legislatures. How do local governments, counties may have different parties, how do they deal with this . They like the cannabis in the abstract but the question is how do you deal and handle with this moving forward and that is something that no one in government has been able to handle. This is an issue that will evolve over time. We are wrapping up here so we have a few seconds left to get some final thoughts. Joe we talked about the state races, the governors, u. S. Senate, the mayor races, your final thoughts . Let me pivot off this last topic. California as a state is the huge contributor to our national gdp. You bazemore revenues in than any other state to the federal government. We already situation where we have been on the receiving end of a lot of mistreatment from the trump administration. The question Going Forward, how much can the state resist or fail to implement federal law and at what risk they do that . I think this will be achy issue for the next governor and for President TrumpGoing Forward because we are not the only state that will have the situation. I would look at eight different thing and that is, i have been advocating for years proposition reform. We have these galactic battles with all kinds of money but it is special Interest Groups going at each other in the 37, 38 pages that the voter does that read is where all the mischief occurs. We need proposition reform in california. I know a lot of people who analyze government call for it but we are not there yet. All of this places california in the 2010 midterm election. We are in the midst of a phenomenal change, here in the state and nationally. It is so important what is happening on the ballot and is affected not just here, but really across the country. Gentlemen thank you for your time and expertise. Thank you for joining us. We will have complete coverage of President Trumps for state of the Union Address coming up right after the break. At t has a network with thousands of bestinclass security experts. Which means. More of the eye balls you want watching the network. 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Here is a live look at the capital tonight, and President Donald Trump will address a joint session of congress in his first state of the union that is coming up in about an hour, and you can watch it right here on ktvu. I want to give you a live look at the white house and we are waiting for the president s motorcade to leave the white house and take him to the capital. We have Live Team Coverage in our little analyst is here. But we begin with christina in the newsroom, and christina you have had a look at some snippets of the president s speech. Reporter the white house made these available more than two hours before his speech tonight. We know that the president was still reviewing and making some changes before his speech tonight. He says tonight i want to talk about what kind of future we are going to have an what kind of nation we are going to be. All of us together as one team, one people, and one american family. Reporter President Donald Trump is preparing for his first state of the Union Address, and the big will be unity. s speech is called yielding a safe, strong, and proud america. Drop is expected to talk about trade, infrastructure, and the economy. We have 55 Million People in this country that have 401 k s, and 25 million that have iras. It has affected everybody, and a rising tide lifts all boats. And it may include topics that some people might not expect, but immigration will be a key point. Link listen closely will be the largest delegation of dreamers and the audience. We will not rest and we will not stop