Well, here we go again — another Hollywood-adjacent figure tossing his guitar aside and deciding he should be running things now.
This time it’s Tim Myers, co-founder and former bassist of OneRepublic, who announced he’s running for lieutenant governor of California. Because, obviously, nothing says “ready to lead the world’s fourth-largest economy” like playing backup in a pop band.
But don’t worry — he’s got a plan. And surprise, surprise, it starts with blaming Donald Trump.
California is under attack—and our leaders are silent. So I’m stepping up. I’m running for Lieutenant Governor. Let’s fight back, together. #California pic.twitter.com/liimi1s8Wo
— Tim Myers (Official) (@timmyers_music) July 7, 2025
Yes, Donald Trump. The one who’s currently sitting in the Oval Office again, after voters across the country handed the Left its walking papers. You’d think California Democrats might take a hint. But nope — Myers is launching his campaign with the usual tired lines about “Trump’s attacks on California” and a “broken system,” as if his party hasn’t run the state for the last few decades straight into the ground.
His campaign website practically reads like a DNC group chat — full of vague promises to fight back against Trump, fix the system with “commonsense solutions,” and make California affordable again. Sound familiar? That’s because we’ve heard it all before. From career politicians. From progressive activists. And now, from a guy whose main qualification seems to be opening for Maroon 5.
In an Instagram post — where all the best policy platforms are written, obviously — Myers says he’s heartbroken over crime, corruption, and homelessness. Funny, since those problems didn’t exactly sneak up on California overnight. Where was this fire when his party was emptying prisons, defunding police, and handing over city streets to open-air drug markets?
But don’t worry — Tim stood shoulder to shoulder with protesters. So that’s supposed to count as public service now?
Oh look, first @timmyers_music tried and failed to run for Congress against @TeamCalvert…now he’s suddenly “running” for Lt. Governor.
He’s not a serious candidate, just another out of touch elitist chasing the spotlight in a Hollywood vanity project. #CA41 https://t.co/SDuv3ddG8r
— Christian Martinez (@C_RMartinez) July 7, 2025
And then came his big moment on TMZ Live, where he blasted his fellow lieutenant governor candidates for being career politicians just “climbing the ladder.” Myers says the only ladder he cares about is the one for “working people.” Which is rich, coming from a guy who jumped from a congressional campaign to a statewide office in less than three months. That’s not grassroots — that’s opportunism with a Spotify playlist.
A former member of the band OneRepublic is running for office in California! @timmyers_music came on TMZ Live to talk about why he’s running for Lt Gov, take a look! pic.twitter.com/VlD3FWiV27
— TMZ Live (@TMZLive) July 9, 2025
Now let’s talk about the lieutenant governor’s job for a second. It’s largely ceremonial, with barely any real power. But Myers wants us to believe he’s going to fix California from the second seat on the bench? Right. This is less about policy and more about image — a carefully crafted storyline for someone who sees politics as the next stage, not the next responsibility.
And just when you think this pop-political soap opera couldn’t get more ironic, in comes Ryan Tedder — Myers’ OneRepublic bandmate — who got dragged last month for daring to post a message thanking the U.S. Army. His crime? Defending a military parade honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary — under President Trump.
Tedder’s post was simple, respectful, and apolitical. “THANK YOU to all of the Army service members,” he wrote. But in the eyes of the Left, even acknowledging patriotism during Trump’s term is apparently a cancelable offense. The post vanished soon after. Just another day in a cultural landscape where loving your country is edgy, and hating it is fashionable.
The left is so ridiculous (Caution: strong language):
Fuck Ryan Tedder. pic.twitter.com/zDapW54zCA
— greg 😈 (@mistergeezy) June 17, 2025
So now the stage is set: a musician-turned-candidate, running on vibes and vague resentment toward a president who’s actually focusing on law, order, and getting America back on its feet. Meanwhile, California’s progressive policies are still chasing people and businesses out faster than a wildfire.
Which begs the question…
Is this really about helping Californians — or just another fame-chaser trying to stay relevant in a state addicted to political performance?
