This morning, we had the opportunity to chat for a few minutes with the Republican candidate for governor of California, John Cox. Peter Robinson and Rob Long talk with Cox about his quixotic campaign in an overwhelmingly blue state, his positions on several key issues, and the big elephant in the corner: Donald Trump.

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  1. RufusRJones Member
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    I could listen to John Cox talk about anything. Huge asset to the GOP.

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  2. JuliaBlaschke Lincoln
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    @JuliaBlaschke

    I simply do not understand why Californians continue to vote for poop in the streets and gated communities serviced by people living in ghettos. 

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  3. Goldwaterwoman Thatcher
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    @goldwaterwoman

    Thank you for giving Cox the opportunity to speak out. Common sense should elect him, but there is little of it left in California. 

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  4. Jim Wright Inactive
    Jim Wright
    @JimW

    Cox got my vote, but I confess I’d have more hope for his chances in a recall election.

    California elects statewide democrats by default these days, but has shown a willingness to give votes of no confidence. And I have zero confidence in Newsom.

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  5. Charlotte Member
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    @Charlotte

    He seemed a little…prickly.

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  6. James Golden Inactive
    James Golden
    @JGolden

    Feisty guy. 

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  7. James Golden Inactive
    James Golden
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    Charlotte (View Comment):

    He seemed a little…prickly.

    I had the same reaction. 

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  8. Samuel Block Support
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    @SamuelBlock

    James Golden (View Comment):

    Charlotte (View Comment):

    He seemed a little…prickly.

    I had the same reaction.

    Yep.

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  9. Skarv Inactive
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    @Skarv

    Seems very direct and honest to me. I also liked his answer on Trump. Wish we had an option like Cox in New York where I live. 

    BTW to Rob and Peter. Great idea to have the extra podcast highlighting an interesting candidate just a few days before the election. Format was great to. Are you going to have more of this the last week?

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  10. Jeff Hawkins Inactive
    Jeff Hawkins
    @JeffHawkins

    Why are “social conservatives” a problem that we feel we need candidates to somehow qualify that “I’m not like those guys”

    Democrats have no such litmus.

    I think the “fiscal conservative but social liberal” unicorn that can somehow explain how one can remain tight with the purse strings while opening up the coffers for trial lawyers and expanded benefits isn’t walking through that door.

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  11. kedavis Coolidge
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    Jeff Hawkins (View Comment):

    Why are “social conservatives” a problem that we feel we need candidates to somehow qualify that “I’m not like those guys”

    Democrats have no such litmus.

    I think the “fiscal conservative but social liberal” unicorn that can somehow explain how one can remain tight with the purse strings while opening up the coffers for trial lawyers and expanded benefits isn’t walking through that door.

    As far as I’m concerned, “fiscal conservative but social liberal” is an oxymoron anyway.  Being a “social liberal” ends up being VERY expensive.

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  12. Archie Campbell Member
    Archie Campbell
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    I like the substance of his remarks, but his manner was off-putting.  He should recognize when he’s among supporters and maybe relax a bit.

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