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haele

(15,564 posts)
20. Newsom is a Man for all Seasons.
Thu May 7, 2026, 04:04 PM
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And he was good for California 30% of the time, Okay for California 20% of the time, "Meh" for California 30% of the time, and, well, outright bad for California 20% of the time.
He's not exactly a Progressive and certainly not a Keynesian. He's more a populist, sort of like Kennedy was as President. Lots of buddies with money and creature comforts. And his agenda has always suited him.
Don't get me wrong. He's not - bad.

But he's not the type to walk in front of the cameras and say "They call me a traitor to my class and hate me. I welcome their hatred. I was elected by the people of the United States to help them, to fix the country to give them opportunities and the security to strive for them, and that's what I'm going to try to do. The Rich don't need my help. The rest of the Country does..."
And then roll up his sleeves and get to work.

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I want a ticket that includes (former governor) Jay Inslee The Blue Flower Thursday #1
Nothing against Inslee but Newsom has some appeal right now (who knows by 2028, tho?) CTyankee Thursday #4
Inslee would be better MurrayDelph Thursday #24
Please, no Ziggy Beans Thursday #2
OK. I'm open to suggestions! CTyankee Thursday #6
Like ananda Thursday #3
Transitional, but not Transformational leftstreet Thursday #5
Got suggestions or do you think we have some candidates waiting "In the wings" so to speak? CTyankee Thursday #8
No leftstreet Thursday #11
This - JustAnotherGen Thursday #9
I've got a better idea Fiendish Thingy Thursday #12
What's your idea JustAnotherGen Thursday #16
I explained my position Fiendish Thingy Thursday #19
Does not happen JustAnotherGen Friday #29
Quite the rant, but I guess I missed your point Fiendish Thingy Friday #30
LBJ has a legislative body to back him up, "guts" didn't have shit to do with it. FascismIsDeath 20 hrs ago #35
Where is that FDR level Senate going to come from? FascismIsDeath 20 hrs ago #34
No JustAnotherGen Thursday #7
So, public beatings? Fiendish Thingy Thursday #13
Where did I say that? JustAnotherGen Thursday #15
I'd prefer Whitmer/Pete Fiendish Thingy Thursday #10
Murphy is my senator and I like him a lot! Why doncha like Newsom? CTyankee Thursday #17
Newsom is a Man for all Seasons. haele Thursday #20
Do you like Murphy (my senator)? CTyankee Thursday #21
Need to look more into his record... haele Thursday #22
No current Senators MurrayDelph Thursday #25
Why not? CTyankee Thursday #26
We need to win the Senate MurrayDelph Thursday #28
kelly. rampartd Thursday #27
I look forward to robust primary debates. Then, I'll decide. Intractable Thursday #14
Yes. I think you are right. CTyankee Thursday #18
Senator Rev. Rafael Warnock and one of the following. usonian Thursday #23
Need another woman, a little younger than Warren. CTyankee 22 hrs ago #31
Here's my theory. usonian 20 hrs ago #32
Gretchen has the most experience IMO, by being governor. CTyankee 20 hrs ago #33
I like your alternate theory. usonian 20 hrs ago #36
Sounds like a possibility mvd 20 hrs ago #37
Why not Mayor Pete? WarGamer 20 hrs ago #38
Love him! I'd take him in a heartbeat. CTyankee 20 hrs ago #39
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