Doug Ose in 2018 CA Governor's race

On Government Reform: Amend California environmental law, don't tear it up

Ose, a Sacramento-area developer, touted his experience with CEQA, saying that while it has flaws, attacking or tearing it up would be a "recipe for disaster" with voters.

On Crime: Everywhere I see uncontrolled homelessness & nagging crime

Ose characterized his approach as that of a straight-talker who won't sugarcoat the state's shortfalls or tailor his positions to fit the whims of powerful interests like unions, which he views as captors of the dominant Democratic Party and defenders of an unacceptable status quo.

Everywhere he looks he sees uncontrolled homelessness and nagging crime. "It's fascinating that those in office don't see all of the problems. You can't help but see them. I mean, come on. Just drive through any urban area," Ose said. "Unless you are one of these bazillionaires, California is broken."