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Vince Fong
3 years
Californians are overtaxed, and too many families and businesses are leaving our state. It’s time to provide permanent tax relief.
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Vince Fong
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Today, our push for common sense prevailed. The effort by Sacramento Democrats to push a government-run single payer health care system in California was stopped. It was clear that this proposal was unsustainable, costly, and unworkable.
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Vince Fong
3 years
Expecting CA Democrats to push for a vote on govt-run single payer health care (AB 1400) Monday. A proposal that requires massive tax increases, costs more than the entire CA budget, and eliminates all other health care plans. This bill is unsustainable, costly, and unworkable.
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Today, a Dem State Senator in California switched and became a Republican. This is what she said: “Since I’ve served in our State’s Capitol, I’ve had a front-row seat to witness the supermajority push California in the wrong direction, having a grave effect on our once Golden
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Vince Fong
2 years
What happened tonight was a travesty. Only in CA does the Dem-controlled Legislature hijack a bill that suspends the state gas tax temporarily & replace it with one that raises taxes. Completely asinine. If you have 7 min to spare, this was my response.
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2 years
CA gas prices are rising. Newsom & CA Democrats still refuse to suspend CA’s gas tax to provide immediate relief. They are actually letting the CA gas tax INCREASE. And they won’t allow CA oil production to provide more energy supplies. Unreal. It’s time for change in Sacramento.
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1 year
It’s already too expensive to live and work in California. And this last week of session, even more bills were jammed through the legislature by Democrats that just add more costs onto already overburdened Californians. It’s simply unsustainable. I know my frustration is shared
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Vince Fong
2 years
California’s list of challenges keeps growing. - Affordability crisis - High gas prices - Homelessness - Rising crime - Supply chain crisis - Wildfires - Lack of water infrastructure - Lack of reliable energy - Lack of housing It’s time for a new direction in Sacramento.
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Vince Fong
2 years
Gavin Newsom cannot tax his way out of his own energy crisis. Newsom is following Bernie Sanders which makes no economic sense in the real world. We should temporarily suspend CA’s gas tax, expand needed energy infrastructure, and increase domestic energy production.
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Vince Fong
3 months
Getting ready to be sworn in tonight.
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Vince Fong
3 months
Sworn in. Now let’s get to work!
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Vince Fong
4 months
Under Gov. Newsom, California went from a $98 billion surplus to declaring a “fiscal emergency” with massive deficits in a few short years. That pretty much defines fiscal mismanagement.
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Vince Fong
1 year
Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the CA Legislature can no longer deflect and divert attention away from the consequences of their bad policies. We need to end one party rule in Sacramento and bring balance to CA.
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Vince Fong
3 years
Democrats in Sacramento are pushing a government-run single payer health care system and the numbers don’t add up.
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Vince Fong
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California Democrats in Sacramento refused to allow needed debate on highly controversial and questionable bills. California’s deliberative body run by California Democrats silenced the voices of duly elected representatives. As a former member of the California Assembly who
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Vince Fong
2 years
It’s time for some common sense in Sacramento. - Temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax & give immediate relief at the gas pump. - Increase our local energy production in CA. - Lower income taxes permanently on hard working Californians so they keep more of what they earn.
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Vince Fong
1 year
California is an isolated energy market. Unique gasoline blends and declining refining capacity. Californians are getting crushed with high gas prices because of bad energy policies coming from Sacramento. Gov. Newsom cannot tax, deflect and divert attention away from the
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Vince Fong
1 year
Let’s temporarily suspend CA’s gas tax and give Californians some immediate relief at the gas pump!
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Vince Fong
1 year
Gasoline and energy costs are rising across CA. The poor energy policies from Democrats in Sacramento have made everything more expensive. Let’s temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax and increase CA energy production! The average price of gasoline in CA today: $5.47 The
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Vince Fong
2 years
Sacramento Democrats gutted a common sense bill to temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax to provide immediate relief & replaced it w/ a massive tax increase on energy producers. I wish I was making this up. What happened represents everything that is wrong w/ Sacramento.
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Vince Fong
2 months
Joined @kayleighmcenany yesterday discussing the terrible real world consequences of VP Kamala Harris’ progressive agenda in CA. She is trying to rebrand herself again, but as a Californian, I’ve seen all the failed policies and decisions that have come out of her career.
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Vince Fong
3 months
With the California Supreme Court’s terrible decision yesterday, Governor Newsom silenced the voice of 1.43 million voters who signed the petition to qualify the Taxpayer Protection Act for the November ballot. Direct democracy in California is a fundamental part of Californians’
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Vince Fong
2 years
“We have taxed Californians too much. We need to return that money back to the people and let them keep their hard-earned money,” said Assembly Member Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield.
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Vince Fong
3 months
A great morning in DC as we welcomed President Trump to the House GOP conference!
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Vince Fong
9 months
It’s official. Just took the oath to run for Congress and I look forward to meeting everyone throughout the 20th Congressional District!
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Vince Fong
3 years
The fact that there is a significant budget surplus in California is the clearest evidence that Californians are overtaxed. There needs to be permanent tax relief. It’s not Sacramento’s money, it’s your money. You should keep more of it. #california #InsideCAPolitics
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Vince Fong
2 years
California’s water policies need to change to allow more water to be available for our communities and more infrastructure to be built so more water can be stored. These improvements are critically important to the well-being of our state.
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Vince Fong
4 years
Many have seen the headlines regarding whether Lyft/Uber can operate in CA. Why is this happening? Because CA Democrats passed a terrible law, AB 5, that micromanage businesses in CA and picks and chooses who can have the freedom and flexibility to work. #RepealAB5
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Vince Fong
9 months
It is my strong belief that the Central Valley must continue to be represented by proven, conservative leaders in Congress. In light of recent developments and in an attempt to unite our community in this critical moment in our nation’s history, I have decided to run for Congress
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Vince Fong
2 years
Californians are getting crushed with rising costs on practically everything especially gasoline. It’s time for immediate relief. Let’s temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax immediately.
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Vince Fong
1 year
CA’s gas tax increase is the clearest example of the lack of urgency by Gov. Newsom and Sacramento Democrats to address the affordability crisis in California. Gasoline and pretty much everything in CA from electricity, housing, groceries, etc. is getting more expensive and it’s
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Vince Fong
2 years
Gov. Newsom cannot deflect away from the consequences of his own energy policies.
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Vince Fong
2 years
Serious conversation with @IngrahamAngle yesterday discussing the real world consequences of ill-conceived laws like AB 5 and the havoc it will have on California’s trucking industry and our national and global supply chain.
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Vince Fong
6 months
Thank you @realDonaldTrump ! Let’s get out the vote for the March 19th Special Election!
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Vince Fong
2 years
Energy costs are higher in CA because of Gov. Newsom’s ill-conceived energy policies. Let’s provide immediate relief for Californians and increase domestic energy production in CA so we have reliable and affordable energy supplies.
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Vince Fong
2 months
More dirty tricks by Gavin Newsom and his allies to deceive CA voters. He is trying to undermine a citizen-led initiative supported by our local district attorneys to fix and reform Prop. 47. Newsom is pushing a watered down measure to confuse voters and sabotage real reforms
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Ashley Zavala
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Gov. Newsom's power over CA Legislative Democrats- in the separate but equal branch of government- on full display. On July 4 eve, at 7:30pm-ish, they'll vote on his last-minute, crime-related ballot initiative meant to compete with one he does not like
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Vince Fong
3 years
We should not be importing any oil from Russia into CA when we can produce it right here in our state. We need California energy for Californians by Californians.
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Vince Fong
1 year
California’s affordability crisis will worsen because Democrats in Sacramento continue to pass bad policies that fail to be grounded in economic reality. Californians are rightfully upset. It is time to change the status quo.
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Vince Fong
1 year
Hardworking Californians are going to bear the costs from CA’s unsustainable budget. The affordability crisis in CA is worsening and it’s because of the poor policies coming from Sacramento. We must acknowledge this reality.
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Vince Fong
2 months
Gavin Newsom’s effort to jam through a deceptive and manipulative initiative to confuse voters has failed. Not only did it not have any input from victims or law enforcement, Newsom’s proposal was weak and according to district attorneys across CA will do nothing to address the
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Vince Fong
1 year
Some personal news from a few weeks ago…
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Vince Fong
2 months
Gavin Newsom is driving innovative companies out of CA. The consequences of poor decisions and bad policies. Californians deserve better.
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Elon Musk
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This is the final straw. Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas.
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Vince Fong
8 months
Happy New Year!!!
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Vince Fong
11 months
California’s affordability crisis is real. It is too expensive to live and work in our state and bad policies coming out of Sacramento are making it worse.
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The California exodus continues, new Census data released Thursday shows. In 2022, more than 817,000 people left the Golden State for somewhere else in the U.S.
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Vince Fong
2 years
California’s economy requires energy. My message is simple - we should get our energy from right here in California, not from foreign counties who don’t like us. At this very moment, we need to ask ourselves where do we want our energy to come from?
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Vince Fong
9 months
Voters in the 20th Congressional District have a right to choose the candidate of their choice to represent them in Congress. I will fight the Secretary of State's misguided decision and do whatever it takes to give voters in our community a real choice in this election because
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Vince Fong
2 years
Apparently some Sacramento Democrats are now concerned about taxes & the high cost of living in CA. Since they now agree w/ Republicans, let’s now have a real debate on lowering tax rates on Californians permanently. Californians should keep more of their hard earned money.
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Vince Fong
2 months
VP Kamala Harris’ record on the border crisis is one of complete failure. We have empirically seen the consequences of the failed policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and her allies in CA. In fact, we’ve had a front row seat.
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Vince Fong
8 months
Our campaign continues to build momentum! I’ll take the fight to D.C. and deliver real results for the Central Valley. In Congress, I’ll work to secure the southern border and protect our water and energy resources. Support our efforts! Make a contribution today at
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Vince Fong
2 years
CA Assembly Republicans have been calling for an immediate temporary suspension of the state’s gas tax. Newsom and Sacramento Democrats have failed to act. Even worse, Newsom is going to allow the gas tax to go up. Unbelievable. Unacceptable.
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Vince Fong
2 years
Rising energy costs are crushing hard working Californians. We must increase California’s domestic energy production to ensure an affordable and reliable energy supply.
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Vince Fong
9 months
The last 24 hours have been pretty wild. Lots of speculation on my plans moving forward. After a lot of thoughtful and prayerful consideration with my family, I plan to run for reelection in the Assembly. Now more than ever, we need a strong voice in Sacramento to fight for the
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Vince Fong
4 months
Vince Fong Wins the Special Election to Replace Kevin McCarthy; CA and the Nation Are the Better for It
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Vince Fong
2 years
“This inaction by Gov. Newsom and Assembly Democrats is completely unacceptable,” said Fong…. “Gavin Newsom is going to allow gas prices to go up knowing Californians are being crushed by inflation, high gas prices, and a broader affordability crisis.
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Vince Fong
2 years
As Californians continue to endure high energy costs, Gov. Newsom is literally proposing an energy tax increase that will raise the cost of needed energy production. A better approach is to temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax and expand reliable domestic energy production.
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Vince Fong
6 months
Thanks dad for always being there for me. I am glad we got a moment to celebrate last night’s victory! On to the next election!
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Vince Fong
1 year
Make no mistake about it, Democrats in Sacramento with ACA 1 want to make it easier to increases taxes in CA. This will only worsen CA’s affordability crisis. We must protect CA taxpayers.
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Vince Fong
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Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover Marine Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez Marine Cpl. Daegan Page Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez Marine Lance Cpl. David Espinoza Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum Marine Lance
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Vince Fong
1 year
After enormous public outcry, the CA Assembly Public Safety Committee reversed its previous vote now allowing SB 14 to move forward. No one can deny the horrors of human trafficking. The legislature has fast tracked bills on a number of issues in the past and it is frustrating
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Vince Fong
1 year
After battling a very aggressive illness, my furry best friend Kimmy went peacefully up to heaven. Rescued from the local SPCA over 14 years ago, she basically chose me to go home with. Kimmy was my faithful companion. So many fun memories, she will be greatly missed.
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Vince Fong
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It was great to have VP candidate Senator JD Vance in the Central Valley today. He intrinsically understands the importance of our communities and the critical need for secure water supplies and affordable domestic energy production for the well-being of our state as well as for
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Vince Fong
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Gov. Newsom’s refinery mandate proposal shows a clear lack of understanding of how producing affordable energy supply works. He is intentionally disrupting needed energy production and raising gasoline costs even more in California. Arizona and Nevada will also see rising prices
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Eytan Wallace
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JUST IN: The office of Gov. @GavinNewsom confirms he raised the potential for a special session on oil and gas, BUT added he will drop any proposal for a special session if the legislature passes his proposal to regulate California’s oil and gas industry. More info below:
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Vince Fong
2 years
Great to have my friend @lanheechen in Kern County this morning. He is running to be the next CA State Controller. He is a needed fiscal watchdog that will help bring more accountability and transparency to Sacramento.
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Vince Fong
7 months
Thank you @realDonaldTrump for your endorsement! Let’s get to work to secure the border, improve our economy, and defend our water and energy resources!
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Vince Fong
3 months
Today’s verdict against President Trump is a historic turn in the politicization of our institutions. The American people are rightfully concerned with the weaponization of the legal system.
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Vince Fong
4 months
Election Day is here! Vote Vince Fong For Congress! I would be honored to have your vote.
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Vince Fong
5 years
Just filled up... @GavinNewsom your policies are making it unaffordable to live and work in California... #GasIsTooDamnHigh #CantAffordCA #CADeservesBetter
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Vince Fong
2 years
Congratulations Mr. Speaker! I have seen Kevin’s hard work and commitment first hand for over two decades. Kevin will be a strong voice for the Central Valley and I look forward to continuing to work with him to strengthen and revitalize our state and nation.
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Vince Fong
2 years
Don’t be fooled by more deceptive tactics by Sacramento Democrats. @joshua_hoover is the officially endorsed candidate by the @CAGOP running in CA #AD7 ! He has my full support and is a needed common sense voice in Sacramento! Vote for @joshua_hoover on June 7th!
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Vince Fong
1 year
Californians are getting crushed by high gas prices. This is the consequence of the terrible energy policies coming from Democrats in Sacramento. We need to allow for more reliable and affordable energy production in California.
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Vince Fong
2 months
Please join me and Amanda in keeping President Trump in your prayers.
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Vince Fong
2 years
Californians will not be fooled by Gov. Newsom’s poor energy policies. His policies have halted affordable energy production, increased energy costs, & made CA more dependent on foreign oil. If Newsom is concerned about rising gas/energy costs, it’s time to look in the mirror.
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Vince Fong
6 months
I am humbled and grateful that so many Central Valley residents have put their trust in me to represent them in Congress. While there are still many ballots to count, voters have sent a clear message that they are ready for experienced, trusted, tested leadership in Washington
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Vince Fong
1 year
California unfortunately has missed so many opportunities to secure our water supplies because Governor Newsom and Sacramento Democrats refuse to invest in above ground water storage. Having endured years of drought and now with flooding this year, more water storage is
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Vince Fong
5 months
Happy Easter!!!
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Vince Fong
4 months
The fact that the Newsom Administration today in our budget hearing had the audacity to ask for more money to try to account for billions of dollars in homelessness funding is the epitome of failure.
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Ashley Zavala
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Assemblyman Vince Fong frustrated with lack of data: "You're not even providing excuses, it's just failure." "The fact that you're asking more money for the data piece-- unless you demonstrate the ability to produce something, this is a very troubling trend."
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Vince Fong
2 months
There is no doubt that President Trump won tonight’s debate. Americans want a stronger, safer and more prosperous nation again. I endorsed President Trump because I believe he is the needed leader for our country for the next four years. And tonight, he demonstrated why - he was
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Vince Fong
2 years
We need to make policies in economic reality. Time after time in CA, the policies from Gov. Newsom make no sense in the real world.
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Vince Fong
3 years
With so many unanswered questions remaining, this proposal remains fiscally irresponsible and poor public policy. The jaw-dropping price tag of this singular program is more than the entire budget proposal of $286 billion proposed by the Governor.
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Ashley Zavala
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The California legislature today took another step toward eliminating private health insurance, moving forward with a bill that would create a state run, single payer healthcare system
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Vince Fong
1 year
In a few days, CA’s gas tax is going up yet again. CA Republicans continue to try to give drivers some real relief. Unfortunately, Gov. Newsom seems to be more focused on Florida. The avg. price of gas in CA is $4.83. The avg. price of gas in FL is $3.33.
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Vince Fong
5 months
Join me in wishing my mom a very happy birthday today!!! Thank you for everything!
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Vince Fong
3 months
“The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you." - General Dwight D. Eisenhower #greatestgeneration #dday
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Vince Fong
2 months
A voice for the every day American and rural communities throughout California and the Central Valley - our next Vice President of the United States J.D. Vance! 🇺🇸
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Vince Fong
2 years
It was great to have my friend @lanheechen running for California State Controller in Bakersfield today! He is probably one of the most impressive people I know. He will be the fiscal watchdog we need in Sacramento.
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Vince Fong
5 years
California’s gas tax unfortunately goes up another 5.6 cents today. Wonder if @GavinNewsom is asking why the price of #GasIsTooDamnHigh ...
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Vince Fong
11 months
How can you tell people you’re not in CA without saying anything…
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Vince Fong
2 months
America stands with Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱
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Vince Fong
3 months
Democrats in the CA Assembly are pushing a cynical ploy to stop the Prop. 47 reform initiative by adding poison pills to their organized retail theft bills. We must denounce these egregious tactics being used to undercut a needed initiative to bring back penalties on criminal
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New change coming to retail theft legislation could splinter support for tough-on-crime initiative
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Vince Fong
5 months
Central Valley voters won in court today.
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Vince Fong
2 months
President Trump inspired our nation tonight with his courage, strength and resolve. He presented an optimistic vision to move our country forward once again. Tonight was a refreshing reminder of the success we saw under the Trump Administration and the opportunity we will have
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Vince Fong
1 year
After CA Democrats pushed through a measure to make it easier to raise taxes with ACA 1, the ruling party then passed ACA 13, a proposal to make it harder for taxpayers to protect themselves from tax increases. They did not like an initiative that sought to protect taxpayers, so
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Vince Fong
9 months
Yet another wakeup call with the CA LAO’s recent fiscal forecast. Californians are rightfully upset. We need to get our fiscal house in order. I have warned that CA’s budget path is not sustainable. CA will continue to face challenges caused by overspending coupled with an
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