Newsom 2028: He took on the wrong Governor.

[speak easy]

I did not think that Krasnov would try an Armed Forces coup against the three most popular, most articulate Governors of Democratic States: Newsom in California, Pritzker in Illinois, or Whitmer in Michigan.

But here we are. Krasnov has launched the military against the most articulate Governor of Americas biggest, richest State,

He chose the wrong Governor, the wrong State, on an ultra Stupid occasion: Just in time for tanks for rolling down Pennsylvania Avenue.; Bradleys coming soon, to a neighborhood near you.

[Silent Type]

1. Maybe, if LA handles the current situation well. If it goes bad, we'll never hear end of it from trumpsters.

Seems to me LA has handled it well, but I was hoping things would cool off a bit today after weekend.

[Initech]

32. The Trumpers and Fox will just keep moving the goal posts.

Shit, last night the fucking idiots on Fox were attempting to blame Biden and Newsom wasn't having any of it.

[Attilatheblond]

2. Not known for intelligence, Trump just runs on impulse triggered by simmering rage

Newsom is intelligent and he is doing a good job of pushing Trump's buttons, showing him to be the insane cretin for all the world to see.

[msongs]

3. is he still launchin the military. in that case newsom is just blowing bubbles nt

[speak easy]

4. Messaging, not boots on the ground, wins elections.

[travelingthrulife]

24. No it doesn't.

[ElementaryPenguin]

5. I agree 100%!!

[stillcool]

6. he is by far the best governor

to take on donald and the federal government. He is smart, and quick, and has a presence. He's like the male counterpart to AOC or Crockett. What a trio that group would make.

[speak easy]

10. The best communicator and

I love that "mean streak." (circa 2006) RIP Bob Dole.

[calimary]

14. And he's better-looking than you will EVER be, donald!

I can’t help but suspect that THIS may be what bothers him most.

Throw in younger and more physically fit, and he’ll damn near lose his mind.

[Dave Bowman]

15. Yes, that crossed my mind also. He's just a dumb jealous kid in an orange Jabba the Hutt body. Pathetic, really.

[calimary]

16. And that's the dynamic the rest of us have to trip over.

At least for awhile.

I’m watching a most intriguing dynamic play out: trump versus Gavin Newsom. Every time the donald thinks of or looks at Governor Newsom, I bet he burns with anger and jealousy. Gavin Newsom is younger, with many more years ahead and all kinds of potential triumphs in his future. AND he’s better-looking, too, and I bet that makes the donald absolutely boil inside. Cuz I bet he can still remember his own younger real estate developer days when he was a hotshot who could have any woman he wanted.

[Wingus Dingus]

7. Pritzker

not Pritchard

[speak easy]

8. AI spelling. Fixed. Sorry.

[UTUSN]

9. Will the ambassador to Greece choose between her ex-spouse and ex-fiance/family?

[speak easy]

11. Inquiring minds ...

[Fiendish Thingy]

12. He won't be president

He won’t even be the nominee.

While Newsom’s tough talk in this crisis may be welcomed by some, there are plenty of other reasons why he will not be the nominee in 2028 (at least not for the Dems)

[BannonsLiver]

19. As long as you've got your crystal ball out can I get the winning Mega Millions numbers this week?

[Fiendish Thingy]

21. My numbers would have a better chance of winning than Newsom. Nt

[BannonsLiver]

22. In that case I can't wait!

[Fiendish Thingy]

23. Got a pencil ready?

Ok, now write down the numbers I’m thinking of and go buy a lottery ticket.

[BannonsLiver]

30. Too risky.

What if the numbers in your head were for the Canadian equivalent of Mega Millions? Then I’m out $5. I think I’ll stick with the time tested strategy of not playing the lottery, and actually voting in our Democratic Party primaries. 😉

[Fiendish Thingy]

31. There you go...

another member of the reality based community, ruining their chance to win MILLIONS!

[travelingthrulife]

25. Let me guess...he talked to Bannon and Charlie Kirk on a podcast so he clearly

is not worth the nomination.

[Pachamama]

27. Bookmarking for 2028

[Shipwack]

13. I'm not as sure.

I'll wait to see if he runs back rightward after standing up to Trump.

I'm not going to support someone in the primaries who is eager to throw groups under the bus in an attempt to curry favor with the Right.

[themaguffin]

17. when did he do that?

[BannonsLiver]

20. When he had the temerity to say something more than 70 percent of Dems agree with.

[Shipwack]

33. A couple of different ways...

Off the top of my head:

1) Most (if not all) of his podcast guests are right wing and far right. Which isn’t bad per se, but he agrees with whatever heinous talking points they have, with no pushback.

2) Buying into the myth that the Harris campaign alienated voters by emphasizing trans rights, which is completely untrue. Then going further by saying we need to stop supporting trans rights, and implementing policies against trans women in sports.

[themaguffin]

35. I disagree with that, even if his podcast with right wingers is misguided and his

honestly, his trans comments are being intentionally misinterpreted here. It's unfortunate.

[flamingdem]

18. Remember when Melania kissed Gavin behind the turd's back

And that picture was everywhere..

[beaglelover]

26. I'm calling my state Gov. Newsom, Gov. BIG BALLS from now on!

[Moostache]

28. I want THIS nightmare to end...hence, the guy doing the most NOW to stand up has my support.

IF we get to an election in 2028 (and not some feckless fascist install of Junior or continuation of TACO), THEN I can be botehred to quibble about purity and righteousness of candidates. TODAY? Smack that motherfucking Senor TACO in the goddamn orange mouth and if he falls down, jump on him like an MMA fighter and ground and pound the son of a bitch until you are dragged of his limp corpse.

I will take a candidate with remorse and a solid platform over a purity flack everyday of the week and twice on Sundays as long as it means a chance to restore the Republic and safeguard the Constitution against their future attacks.

[Chakaconcarne]

34. Yep....we keep screaming that we need to see Democrats show their backbone...

and here, one comes along and we get predictions he's not good enough to represent the party... 3 years out, no less...

[Dreamer Tatum]

29. Newsom's response has killed any national office hopes he may have had

Key word being "national." The collective outrage on DU + your friends != "national."

Sorry.