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ESTABLISHMENT PANIC: Steve Hilton's SURGING California Lead Has Democrats Secretly CELEBRATING

Gary FranchiMarch 11, 2026201 views
ESTABLISHMENT PANIC: Steve Hilton's SURGING California Lead Has Democrats Secretly CELEBRATING
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Former Fox News host and America First champion Steve Hilton is dominating California's crowded gubernatorial primary with a commanding 19% lead, according to the latest UC Berkeley poll—but establishment Democrats are quietly celebrating behind closed doors.

Why would the radical left be happy about a conservative gaining momentum in their socialist paradise? Because they think they can manipulate the system to their advantage, just like they always do.

Hilton, who served as a key advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron before becoming a fierce advocate for President Trump's policies, is leading a field of 10 candidates in what political insiders are calling the most chaotic gubernatorial race in California history.

The Left's Dirty Game Plan EXPOSED

Here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: Democrats are banking on the same divide-and-conquer strategy that's been destroying America for decades. They believe that if multiple conservative candidates split the Republican vote, their hand-picked radical leftist can slither into the governor's mansion with a minority of support.

It's the same playbook they used to install Gavin Newsom and continue California's descent into a crime-ridden, tax-heavy wasteland where working families flee by the thousands while illegal immigrants get royal treatment.

"The establishment thinks they can game the system again, but they're underestimating the power of the America First movement," said one GOP strategist familiar with the race.

Hilton's surge represents something Democrats truly fear: a principled conservative who understands both media and policy, backed by voters who are absolutely fed up with California's failed leadership.

Patriots Must Stay UNITED

The real question isn't whether Hilton can maintain his lead—it's whether California patriots will fall for the left's trap of supporting multiple candidates instead of rallying behind the strongest America First fighter.

California deserves better than another puppet governor who bows to San Francisco elites while ordinary Americans suffer. Will conservatives learn from past mistakes and unite behind proven leadership, or will they hand another victory to the radical left on a silver platter?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TruckDriverTomVerifiedjust now
Wait, why would Democrats be celebrating if Hilton is surging? That doesn't make sense to me - can someone explain?
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NewsJunkie47Verifiedjust now
Because they think he'll be easier to beat in the general election than other Republican candidates. Classic Democrat strategy.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedjust now
Steve Hilton understands what small businesses are going through better than any politician I've seen. His show always highlighted how regulations are killing entrepreneurs in this state.
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GoldenStateRealistVerifiedjust now
The fact that he's surging despite having less name recognition than career politicians tells you everything. People are hungry for authentic conservative leadership.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Love seeing the outsiders shake up the system! Hilton has been calling out the uniparty for years.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! Steve Hilton gets it - he's seen firsthand how the establishment works from his Fox News days. California needs someone who will actually fight for working families instead of the same old swamp creatures.
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CaliforniaConservativeVerifiedjust now
Exactly! His background gives him unique insight into how the media manipulates narratives too.
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RedStateRefugeeVerifiedjust now
As someone who fled California 3 years ago, I'm praying Hilton can turn things around. The state I grew up in is barely recognizable anymore with the crime and homelessness.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
This is HUGE! The establishment panic is real and it shows we're winning.