Elias: California's Newsom won't have much say over who succeeds him
Briefly

Gavin Newsom's lame duck status renders him ineffective in influencing the upcoming California gubernatorial race, with ultraliberal Democrats relieved to see him depart.
The candidates to replace Newsom, including Toni Atkins and Betty Yee, lack significant accomplishments or public recognition, making the race seem lackluster compared to his tenure.
California's political landscape is dominated by ultraliberal Democrats, who displayed frustration toward Newsom's veto of state-funded home loans for undocumented immigrants.
No serious challengers emerged to match Newsom's record, as contenders like Antonio Villaraigosa and Eleni Kounalakis are notable primarily for their ineffectiveness.
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