1 outlet

The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate

Left activists who love Sen. Bernie Sanders have this year flocked to a surprising new champion: hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer. In his campaign for California governor, Steyer has racked up the endorsements of Our Revolution (a group founded by Sanders 2016 campaign notables)

First seen · 10:00 AM UTCMay 17, 2026

How it's being covered

Methodology →

LeftCenterRight

1Left · 100%0Center-Left · 0%0Center · 0%0Center-Right · 0%0Right · 0%

Covering this story

Sorted left → right

Vox
LeftVox Media
The rise of the progressive billionaire candidateLeft activists who love Sen. Bernie Sanders have this year flocked to a surprising new champion: hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer. In his campaign for California governor, Steyer has racked up the endorsements of Our Revolution (a group founded by Sanders 2016 campaign notables)
10:00 AM UTC

Also happening today

All today →

Silly

Sabbir's Birthday

The day this site's creator was born — and the day he gets to put himself on the calendar without anyone's permission. Highly recommend trying it.

Open →

Awareness

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Marks the 1990 day the WHO removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. Now observed in 130+ countries — including some where same-sex relationships are still illegal.