在加利福尼亚州, 亿万富翁Tom Steyer因富人驱动的投票倡议对州政影响过大而面临强烈的反弹。 Billionaire Tom Steyer faces backlash in California over his outsized influence on state policy via wealthy-driven ballot initiatives.

一位亿万富翁气候活动家、前总统候选人斯托耶(Tomeyer)在加利福尼亚受到越来越多的批评, 因为他的政治角色日益显赫, 有些居民和官员质疑他的影响力, Tom Steyer, a billionaire climate activist and former presidential candidate, has faced growing criticism in California for his increasingly prominent political role, with some residents and officials questioning his influence, particularly after his recent efforts to shape state policy through ballot initiatives and heavy spending. 他最近发起的运动,包括与基础设施和环境条例有关的高调推动活动,引发了关于富裕捐助者在民主进程中的作用的辩论。 His latest campaign, which included a high-profile push related to infrastructure and environmental regulations, has sparked debate over the role of wealthy donors in democratic processes.