Trump's resilience gives California GOP dreams of payback in a state that has long been blue

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : If Trump wins the presidency, opposition to his agenda will shape the gubernatorial race, as candidates vie to position themselves as best suited to lead a new chapter of California opposition.
58% : Among California Republicans, the enthusiasm for the former president was palpable at their convention, with attendees posing alongside a life-size cardboard cutout; sporting sparkly red lapel pins bearing his name; and chanting, "Trump!
55% : And Democratic leaders used their opposition to Trump to burnish their liberal bona fides in the state, as well as to raise their national profiles; the most notable example is Gov. Gavin Newsom.
46% : "If Trump wins, California will become "a last bastion of safety" for Democrats nationally, Schnur said.
44% : And on the flip side, Democrats have absolute control in state politics and state government, but a Republican president -- especially Trump -- would create an immense obstacle to almost all of their goals.
43% : "You could see a different approach in Washington on issues like [electric vehicles], on the energy issues, on environmental issues as well," said Chen, who unsuccessfully ran for state controller in 2022.
38% : Litigation from Becerra, who now serves as Biden's secretary of Health and Human Services, included challenges to Trump administration policies on the environment, immigration, healthcare, education, gun control, consumer protection, the census, the U.S. Postal Service and civil rights issues.
34% : "Given what Trump and his minions are openly saying at this point, there's no trying to hide the ball.
34% : California Democrats would inevitably return to their court battles if Trump wins a second term.
24% : "We cannot let ourselves be divided, because the outcome of that division is Donald Trump," David Campos, the state party's vice-chair and a former San Francisco supervisor, said.

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