“If Democrats are struggling in Los Angeles, what does that mean for the rest of California?” asks political strategist Woodrow Johnston.
The aftermath of the wildfires continues to disrupt life across California, and frustration with state leadership is growing. On The Matt Gaetz Show, Johnston shared insights from new polling data gathered and analyzed by his firm, Revere Solutions LLC.
Poll Results Signal Weakening Support for Democrats
Johnston, founder of Revere Solutions, presented findings from a poll commissioned by Madison McQueen. The results showed a nearly even race between a Republican challenger and a Democrat in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
“In a place where only 20 percent of voters are Republican, seeing a close race like this is unheard of,” Johnston said.
For decades, Democrats have controlled local and statewide offices in California. Now, even the strongest political strongholds are showing signs of vulnerability.
Johnston believes voter frustration is driving the shift, if the polls and recent voter sentiments are to be believed. Residents are losing patience with leaders who blame climate change for the state’s wildfire problems while failing to build needed infrastructure.
This stance speaks of a level of passivity and gross misunderstanding of a state leader’s responsibilities.
“People aren’t buying it anymore,” Johnston said. “Voters are holding leadership accountable for real issues like poor resource management and weak disaster response.”
Frustration Extends Beyond State Lines
The problems in California are not staying within the state. Johnston, who lives in neighboring Nevada, described how the fires have affected his own community. Smoke crosses state lines, and Nevada residents with sensitive lungs and health issues can feel the difference. There’s a surge of refugees who have deemed it safer to just leave California altogether.
“This isn’t just a California issue,” Johnston said. “It’s affecting the entire region.”
These problems are creating new political opportunities. As traditional leadership loses support, voters are becoming more open to alternative candidates. Johnston and Revere Solutions are helping those candidates communicate clear, practical solutions to the public.
Revere Solutions Helps Underdogs Compete
Johnston has built his career helping underdog candidates win. His firm, Revere Solutions, is driven to helping candidates seize their moment through strategic campaigns built for real results. They provide polling, digital advertising, opposition research, campaign management, and more — tools that Johnston firmly believes are essential for challengers competing against better-funded opponents.
“Anyone can win when they have all the money and support,” Johnston said. “We focus on the people who are underestimated.”
By identifying where voters are most dissatisfied, Revere Solutions helps candidates focus their message and connect with the right audiences. In California, this means addressing real concerns over leadership failures and offering solutions people can trust.
Final Thoughts
California’s political landscape is shifting. Longtime strongholds are showing cracks. Voters are potentially growing frustrated, and support for traditional leaders is declining. Johnston believes this moment is critical.
“Change is possible,” Johnston said. “But you have to be prepared, and you have to be smart.”
Through Revere Solutions LLC, Johnston is helping candidates take advantage of these rare opportunities. With the right strategy, he believes even the toughest political environments can be won.
