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What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Antonio Villaraigosa in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

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 @BDW3WQ9 from California  answered…3wks3W

He’s taken money from AIPAC

 @BDV59ZK from California  answered…3wks3W

don't align with his policies

 @BDV3N5N from California  answered…3wks3W

He doesn't fit what i would want for in the election

 @BDQ72S4Democrat from California  answered…4wks4W

He's a republican

 @BDNNSWZ  from California  answered…1mo1MO

He's a Democrat

 @BDN76C3 from California  answered…1mo1MO

The top reason why I would not vote for Antonio Villargigosa is because when he was at UCLA, he was the leader of MEChA, which he later distanced himself from during his time as mayor of Los Angeles from 2005-2013, but he was still the leader and that cannot be forgotten, MEChA promotes the idea that United States stole the southwest from Mexico and their manifesto from the late 1960s known as El Plan de Aztlan openly calls for the self-determination and independence of the "bronze" (mestizo) nation in the Southwest. This group had a schism back in 2019 over changes to its doctrine, and they changed their name, but schismatic sects still use the term MEChA and still preach an Anti-American and Anti-White message.

 @BDMPYLW from California  answered…1mo1MO

Because our society can't handle a woman in power and I want to ensure that we don't end up with Hilton or Bianco. I also like Xavier's policies (aside from AI) and think he is very qualified. I'm very much torn between him and Katy Porter but I need to be strategic.

 @BDMJQGYRepublican from California  answered…1mo1MO

Claimed LA was one of the safest cities in America. This is not true.

 @BDL7HCRRepublican from California  answered…1mo1MO

I dont think that transgender youth should be able to receive life changing surgeries.

 @BDL6JS7No Labels from California  answered…1mo1MO

I believe that Matt Mahan made good points during his speech

 @BDKFPY4 from California  answered…1mo1MO

He is mostly all talk. As mayor of LA he did not do an efficient job, Attempted to reduce pensions which I’m completely against.

 @BDGLNHT from California  answered…1mo1MO

He’s a failed mayor and a womanizer

 @BDL8MCY from California  answered…1mo1MO

Don't trust him.

 @B74RT9D from California  answered…9mos9MO

Antonio opposes the deportation of illegal aliens.

 @B6RQJDXPeace and Freedom from California  answered…10mos10MO

My top reason to not vote for Antonio Villaraigosa because he agrees with raising the federal minimum wage. This will eventually lead to more inflation in the future.

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