Steve Hilton hits Dem governor's 2028 pitch by calling out Newsom's rail record
California Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton seized on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's boast about Democrat successes to criticize the struggling rail project under Gov. Gavin Newsom.
TL;DR
- Steve Hilton used California's high-speed rail project to criticize Democratic governors' claims of tangible accomplishments.
- The project has faced significant delays and escalating costs, with an estimated cost of $126 billion compared to an original $33 billion.
- Critics highlighted issues like consultant travel expenses and the project's slow progress.
- Hilton's campaign pledged to end state funding for the high-speed rail if elected governor.