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Furious Californians slam Gavin Newsom’s stealth plan that will bring even more gas price hikes: ‘Taxing us to death’
New York Post ^ | March 8, 2026 | Zain Khan

Posted on 03/08/2026 2:11:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway

As gas prices continue climbing in California — already the highest in the nation — residents are increasingly venting their frustration at Gov. Gavin Newsom, accusing him and Sacramento of piling on policies and “taxing us to death.”

The backlash centers on draft regulations tied to the state’s Cap-and-Invest program, overseen by the California Air Resources Board, which sets a statewide cap on greenhouse gas emissions and requires major polluters to purchase allowances for each ton of carbon they emit.

Critics say tightening those caps — strongly backed by Newsom — could further drive up the cost of gasoline and diesel in a state where drivers already pay far more than the national average.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; californians; donttaxmebro; economy; energy; gas; gavinnewsom; gettingitgoodandhard; goofygavin; icantbreathe; sparklebeachken; trumpsfault; youvotedforthislol
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1 posted on 03/08/2026 2:11:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I think they’re already dead.


2 posted on 03/08/2026 2:14:40 PM PDT by Fai Mao
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To: nickcarraway

Enough to elect a tax-cutting Republican? Probably not.


3 posted on 03/08/2026 2:20:38 PM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: nickcarraway

This idiot pays 0.00 for his gas.


4 posted on 03/08/2026 2:21:42 PM PDT by Mark (DONATE ONCE every 3 months. Is that a big deal?)
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To: Fai Mao

We better pray the little sh*t never becomes President.


5 posted on 03/08/2026 2:23:52 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: nickcarraway

Then stop voting for bastard demonrats.


6 posted on 03/08/2026 2:26:09 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: gibsonguy

“...We better pray the little sh*t never becomes President....”

Mr. Pretty Gel Hair has all the AWFLs and soccer moms from sea to shining sea all across the fruited plans all locked up.


7 posted on 03/08/2026 2:26:19 PM PDT by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: gibsonguy

Unfortunately for America, he is photogenic.

8 posted on 03/08/2026 2:28:25 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: nickcarraway

Here is an idea, not that the Republican party wants to win, but, how about renting every billboard between now and November with the simple message, “Tired of taxes? Vote Republican one time.”


10 posted on 03/08/2026 2:32:15 PM PDT by The Free Engineer
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To: nickcarraway

Who wins rules, the Democrats won the Democrats policy rule and the stupid voted for them and their policy.


11 posted on 03/08/2026 2:34:01 PM PDT by Ronald77 ( )
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To: nickcarraway
We have domestic production, there is really no reason for gas prices to go up in the US.
Yea I know about "international oil market" but I think that argument is no longer valid.

12 posted on 03/08/2026 2:35:22 PM PDT by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty)
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To: nickcarraway

If he gets recalled, can he run for another term?


13 posted on 03/08/2026 2:40:45 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: nickcarraway

The government progressive elite running California simply don’t care that the governed are ‘furious’ at the policies of the elite.

Progressives believe that they are the best qualifed to make these decisions since they are smarter, better educated, and only have the best outcomes in mind for those lesser beings.


14 posted on 03/08/2026 2:42:40 PM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: libertylover
Enough to elect a tax-cutting Republican? Probably not.

California's one-party government has rigged and manipulated their electoral system so consistently over the last 25 years, they can maintain their lock on uniparty control, regardless of how "angry" or motived Republican voters get

15 posted on 03/08/2026 2:42:42 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: nickcarraway

They got what they voted for...

They will continue, in the future, to vote for the same thing...

Only the San Andreas can make a difference...


16 posted on 03/08/2026 2:44:21 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)
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To: onona

“...well stated. The 19th amendment will fuck this nation...”

Whadda mean, “will”?? It already has in so many ways, and it’s only gonna get worse and worse..
AWFLs, and all their vile ilk like em, have done more harm to the USA than any foreign adversary has ever done.
The damn thing should be repealed...lock, stock and barrel. Spit.


17 posted on 03/08/2026 2:49:20 PM PDT by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: libertylover

Exactly what will a Republican/conservative governor do when the state legislature is 99.9% communist democrats? What California needs is for a SMOD to impact the capitol while the entire legislature is in session.


18 posted on 03/08/2026 2:50:46 PM PDT by Mastador1
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To: lgjhn23

“will”???

Tru Dat !!


19 posted on 03/08/2026 3:02:10 PM PDT by A strike (fAirstrip One. & No more Dots)
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20 posted on 03/08/2026 3:04:20 PM PDT by skimbell
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