George Skelton: Atkins is prepared to lead California but faces a tough race for governor
Californians could do worse than elect veteran state Senate leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Not that they should necessarily. But she's worth serious consideration. Voters will have two years to size her up and decide before Newsom is termed out at the end of 2026.
That is, if she can raise the many millions of dollars needed to hang on for that long in a highly competitive race. She's starting out with about $2.3 million, barely enough to ante up in this high-stakes contest.
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