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augyboston

(360 posts)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 06:02 AM Jun 11

California Governor Newsom's speech was powerful and on point

Please take a few minutes and watch it.

He said what needed to be said and he finished by telling us that the most important office in the United States isn't President or Governor, it is the office of Citizen.

We all must get out on the streets Saturday and peacefully stand up for Democracy and against tyranny.

Now is the time and No Kings Day needs to be the turning point.


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California Governor Newsom's speech was powerful and on point (Original Post) augyboston Jun 11 OP
Fantastic speech! Please share widely. mainer Jun 11 #1
This could be his 'Presidential' moment calguy Jun 11 #2
True leaders show their true colors in times of crisis. ailsagirl Jun 11 #3

calguy

(5,937 posts)
2. This could be his 'Presidential' moment
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:53 AM
Jun 11

True leaders show their true colors in times of crisis. It takes a lot of courage to stand up to the president, especially THIS president. So far, in my opinion, our strongest Democratic voices are coming from Governors Newsom and Pritzker. While there have been a few Democratic voices in Congress in opposition, they are merely whispers compared to the public exposure a Governor generates when things get rough.

Where are our leaders in Congress? Hakeem Jefferies and Chuck Schumer are missing in action.

ailsagirl

(24,254 posts)
3. True leaders show their true colors in times of crisis.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:45 PM
Jun 11

Absolutely right!!!

I won't forget his actions during this horrendous crisis-- where are the other voices??

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