Steve Hilton hits Dem governor's 2028 pitch by calling out Newsom's rail record

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton challenged Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s argument that Democratic governors have tangible accomplishments to showcase, using California’s high-speed rail project as an example of failure. Hilton’s campaign stated that if elected, he would end state funding for the project due to its cost and delays. Critics, including a state senator, pointed to escalating costs, missed deadlines, and questionable consultant expenses.

• Steve Hilton used California’s high-speed rail project to criticize Democratic governors’ claims of tangible accomplishments.
• The project has faced significant delays and escalating costs, with an estimated cost of $126 billion compared to an original $33 billion.
• Critics highlighted issues like consultant travel expenses and the project’s slow progress.
• Hilton’s campaign pledged to end state funding for the high-speed rail if elected governor.