Former Campaign Finance Reformer Now Leads Fight Against California Billionaire Tax
Ned Wigglesworth, who previously criticized wealthy political donors, is a key strategist opposing Proposition 40, a proposed 5% tax on billionaires. The opposition campaign has raised over $100 million from tech figures like Sergey Brin and reserved $87 million in ads. Wigglesworth's career shift reflects tensions in California over taxing extreme wealth while relying on it.
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