Democrats seeking a way to bounce back from their dismal losses in November are embracing the abundance movement, which promises to rein in Gig Government, Big Labor and other left-wing staples, claiming it impedes housing, public transit and green energy projects that appeal to their base.
The nascent movement has quickly divided the party while also catching on in real time: It’s credited with pushing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to ditch a key environmental regulation and sidestep the demands of labor unions in order to pass a budget package that expedites housing development in the state.
“This isn’t just a budget. This is a budget that builds. It proves what’s possible when we govern with urgency, with clarity, and with a belief in abundance over scarcity,” Mr. Newsom said at the June 30 bill signing that gave a high-profile nod to the new movement.
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