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haele

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20. Newsom is a Man for all Seasons.

Thu May 7, 2026, 04:04 PM

May 7

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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Here's a ticket for 2028. Whaddya think? [View all] CTyankee May 7 OP

I want a ticket that includes (former governor) Jay Inslee The Blue Flower May 7 #1

Nothing against Inslee but Newsom has some appeal right now (who knows by 2028, tho?) CTyankee May 7 #4

Inslee would be better MurrayDelph May 7 #24

Please, no Ziggy Beans May 7 #2

OK. I'm open to suggestions! CTyankee May 7 #6

Like ananda May 7 #3

Transitional, but not Transformational leftstreet May 7 #5

Got suggestions or do you think we have some candidates waiting "In the wings" so to speak? CTyankee May 7 #8

No leftstreet May 7 #11

This - JustAnotherGen May 7 #9

I've got a better idea Fiendish Thingy May 7 #12

What's your idea JustAnotherGen May 7 #16

I explained my position Fiendish Thingy May 7 #19

Does not happen JustAnotherGen May 8 #29

Quite the rant, but I guess I missed your point Fiendish Thingy May 8 #30

LBJ has a legislative body to back him up, "guts" didn't have shit to do with it. FascismIsDeath May 9 #35

Where is that FDR level Senate going to come from? FascismIsDeath May 9 #34

No JustAnotherGen May 7 #7

So, public beatings? Fiendish Thingy May 7 #13

Where did I say that? JustAnotherGen May 7 #15

I'd prefer Whitmer/Pete Fiendish Thingy May 7 #10

Murphy is my senator and I like him a lot! Why doncha like Newsom? CTyankee May 7 #17

Newsom is a Man for all Seasons. haele May 7 #20

Do you like Murphy (my senator)? CTyankee May 7 #21

Need to look more into his record... haele May 7 #22

No current Senators MurrayDelph May 7 #25

Why not? CTyankee May 7 #26

We need to win the Senate MurrayDelph May 7 #28

kelly. rampartd May 7 #27

Will you be able to vote for Whitmer in the Saskatchewan Democratic primary? BannonsLiver May 11 #41

I look forward to robust primary debates. Then, I'll decide. Intractable May 7 #14

Yes. I think you are right. CTyankee May 7 #18

Senator Rev. Rafael Warnock and one of the following. usonian May 7 #23

Need another woman, a little younger than Warren. CTyankee May 9 #31

Here's my theory. usonian May 9 #32

Gretchen has the most experience IMO, by being governor. CTyankee May 9 #33

I like your alternate theory. usonian May 9 #36

Sounds like a possibility mvd May 9 #37

Why not Mayor Pete? WarGamer May 9 #38

Love him! I'd take him in a heartbeat. CTyankee May 9 #39

There it is. BannonsLiver May 11 #40

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