OneRepublic founder announces run for California…
OneRepublic co-founder and former bassist Tim Myers introduced his marketing campaign for California lieutenant governor on Monday.
On his marketing campaign web site, he cited “a broken political system” and “Trump’s attacks on California” as causes behind his determination.
“He’ll bring a fresh, strong voice to the Lt. Governor’s office to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks, take on the rigged system with commonsense solutions, and ensure every Californian has the opportunity to chase their dreams, can afford to make a living here, and feels safe,” his web site reads.
Myers had beforehand introduced a run for the U.S. House of Representatives in April.
He defined his shift in campaigns in an Instagram post on Monday.
Former bassist and co-founder of OneRepublic, Tim Myers, has formally introduced his campagin to run for California lieutenant governor. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
Myers’ marketing campaign web site claims the political system is “broken” and the explanation for his run is “Trump’s attacks on California.” Facebook / Tim Myers
“I’ve heard from neighbors and friends whose homes and small businesses were robbed. I’ve watched homelessness grow. I’ve seen backdoor deals and political corruption—not just from Trump and his billionaire allies in Washington, but right here in our own backyard in California. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with protesters demanding change. But when I looked, I didn’t see our state politicians standing with us. And I realized: I can’t stay silent. I can’t stay on the sidelines,” his Instagram post learn.
On GWN Live Thursday, Myers went additional and attacked his fellow lieutenant governor candidates for “not standing up” and utilizing the place as a approach to climb the political ladder.
“Every single candidate that’s running right now for lieutenant governor said they want to be governor someday and they’re climbing the political ladder,” Myers mentioned.
Myers beforehand deliberate to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives prior to his announcement Monday on social media that he shall be operating for lieutenant governor in the state of California. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock for Hollywood Climate Summit
“You know the only ladder I care about is the working people here in California climbing up the ladder. They literally can’t afford to buy homes or pay for their rent or pay for groceries or put gas in their tank. So I think it’s honestly insulting for the candidates in this race to say they want to be governor someday. I am not focused on that.”
The lieutenant governor election shall be held in November.
Myers’ fellow OneRepublic co-founder, Ryan Tedder, got here under his own political fire final month over his post defending President Donald Trump’s navy parade that commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
“All politics & parties and righteous indignation aside it’s a super bummer that instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA ARMY and all those who have fought and died on our behalf… We’re protesting,” Tedder wrote on an Instagram story that was later deleted.
The post added, “I haven’t been a card carrying political member of either side in over 20 years & think at this point everything is absurd 99% of the time. But I’d like to say THANKYOU to all of the Army service members active and retired and those who have given their lives to protect our freedom…to protest.”
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