California Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton was on “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo to talk about the race for governor.
“What can you tell us about your race right now?” Bartiromo asked.
“It’s a really big issue because there are really big costs now being put onto every Californian that healthcare costs are going up,” Hilton said.
“It takes longer and longer to wait for care wherever you go because of the overwhelming number of people who are coming who shouldn’t be here getting that care,” Hilton said.
“The taxes are going up. We pay the highest taxes in the country for the worst results,” Hilton continued.
“What do you get from all of those Democrats in the debate last week was more of the same, or even further left,” Hilton continued.
“That’s why I said right at the beginning of my campaign, no free healthcare for illegal immigrants. We got to get the budget down, spending down, so we can cut taxes,” Hilton continued.
“Your first hundred grand tax-free, a flat tax of 7.5 percent over a hundred grand, and we’ve got to implement the tax changes that the President has made at the national level,” Hilton explained.
“Here in California, Gavin Newsom is blocking no tax on tips. I said we would implement that as well. We’ve got to relieve the pain and the pressure, especially on working people and small businesses in California,” Hilton continued.
“How could he block no tax on tips when it’s in the federal, Big Beautiful Bill?” Bartiromo asked.
“It’s being implemented federally, but for state taxes, most other states have matched it either automatically, or they have passed legislation to match it in terms of state taxes, but California has not done that,” Hilton said.
“I’m in restaurants and bars the whole time talking to people who have got these totally escalating costs on everything. Highest gas prices in the country, electric bills that have doubled in the last 10 years, the highest housing costs and rents,” Hilton said.
“Everything off the charts expensive. So, you get a bit of relief there. In other states, no tax on tips for working people, but not in California. They want to keep more of your money,” Hilton continued.
“Right now, we are seeing this major interest from Republicans supporting you in California. Also, Spencer Pratt running for Mayor in Los Angeles. Could we see a wave of Republicans take over in California? Do you really think you can pull that off?” Bartiromo said.
“Yes. Look, it’s so bad here. I mean this is the point. Wherever you look, you’ve got the crime and chaos on the streets. The school results are a disaster. The economic situation is a disaster. Highest unemployment rate in the country. Highest poverty rate in the country. It’s just so bad after 16 years of one-party rule,” Hilton explained.
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