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California politics are what you get in any one-party state which California is as a result of immigration/demographic change.

Politicians rise to the top not on the basis of accountability and the contest of ideas, but due to political favors and backroom deals.

Its how you get someone like Gavin Newsom.

One party being favoured by the majority of the population doesn’t make a state a one party state even if you yourself don’t like said party.

If the republican had an agenda Californian found suitable and worthy, they would vote for them. They do have candidates at all elections.

Have we already forgotten The Governator?

Yes, that's what it means.

No, that’s not what it means. The USSR and China are exemple of one party states. There is literally only one party allowed.

California has multiple legitimate candidates at each elections.