> she received pushback even from fellow progressive Democrats. Newsom’s office would not say whether he supports the bill. > In mid-July, about 250 people gat

> she received pushback even from fellow progressive Democrats. Newsom’s office would not say whether he supports the bill. > In mid-July, about 250 people gathered at an events center in Fremont, an East Bay suburb in Wahab’s district, for “Caste Con,” a full day of programming against the bill… Fremont Mayor Lily Mei, who lost to Wahab in last year’s race for the local state Senate seat, was given a standing ovation when she was introduced. It’s interesting to see politics swing side based on how it’s going to affect the votes they get. In Newsom’s case I would think he wins on larger margins and does not have to worry about things like this. For Lily, she has no choice, due to the demographic shift in the last 15 years for Fremont, it’s been primarily richer south East Asians. If she wants her reelection she has to support the Hindus.