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Hekate

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65. Funny you should mention it

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 01:21 PM

Aug 20

They’ve formed a little club to knock off Dem governors one by one
Once I recognized it I, too, decided it should get a little attention

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My opinion of Newsom as a native Californian for what it's worth [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 19 OP

Wise words, thanks Easterncedar Aug 19 #1

That's a good idea popsdenver Aug 19 #28

I really, really don't want Staph Aug 19 #2

What I meant was he was a local politician for me senseandsensibility Aug 19 #4

I'm sorry! Staph Aug 20 #53

You're right senseandsensibility Aug 20 #71

What do you want, then? Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #23

Did Obama really qualify for that before he ran for president? RockCreek Aug 19 #46

Did he need to? Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #48

Obama's experience didn't qualify him, exactly... Trueblue Texan Aug 20 #60

Obama had already made the min quals specified in the Constitution He'd been nationally noted as a student Hekate Aug 20 #62

What's the alternative? North Coast Lawyer Aug 20 #69

The original post, since corrected, referenced Staph Aug 20 #80

I like him and he has really shown a lot of forward leadership over the many years he has been in politics sdfernando Aug 19 #3

Exactly! senseandsensibility Aug 19 #5

100% !!! /nt sdfernando Aug 19 #6

He's unlikely to be my personal primary choice Bettie Aug 19 #7

"Celebrity factor?" vanlassie Aug 19 #15

He's not a celebrity. He is the Governor of California. chowder66 Aug 19 #17

He is our Governor, he isn't a celebrity obamanut2012 Aug 19 #25

In 2007 Obama had "celebrity factor", as did Clinton in the early 90s. dem4decades Aug 19 #35

He's a little too polished and bland for my taste. Would certainly vote for him as a nominee though. Tommy Carcetti Aug 19 #8

We'll know more about Dems that might do well nationally as we approach Prez primaries. Think he's a good candidate, but Silent Type Aug 19 #9

Great post Mysterian Aug 19 #10

Glad to hear it senseandsensibility Aug 19 #11

TACO has already been punishing California so not much left to lose I guess IronLionZion Aug 19 #12

There is no perfect candidate, I agree wait until the time comes and pick the best of the bunch or if Bev54 Aug 19 #13

The perfect candidate is the one that can win the next election. dem4decades Aug 19 #37

Thank You! Jean Genie Aug 19 #14

The Kimberly Gilfoyle thing doesn't bother me at all senseandsensibility Aug 19 #34

It's WAY too early to be discussing 2028 relayerbob Aug 19 #16

Sounds like maybe this thread isn't for you senseandsensibility Aug 19 #39

It happens every election cycle... GiqueCee Aug 19 #18

I Agree With You On Each And Every Point You Made, Salient And To The Point! MayReasonRule Aug 19 #19

Lets see: Governors Beshear, Newsom, Shapiro, and Whitmer speak easy Aug 19 #20

I would add Pritzker (IL) MLWR Aug 19 #22

Pritzker is, too obamanut2012 Aug 19 #26

Let's not forget Gov. Tim Walz Trailrider1951 Aug 19 #38

What is Walz waiting for? Bobstandard Aug 20 #79

What you said in your antepenultimate paragraph about a sitting duck is so, so true... Hekate Aug 19 #21

Yup, my first marriage was terrible obamanut2012 Aug 19 #27

Regarding Kimberly Guilfoyle: will everyone at DU who has never been divorced please raise their hands? Hekate Aug 19 #24

Voice in the wilderness, I guess DFW Aug 19 #29

I think you hit the jackpot with your wife 💕 But I was being a bit snarky because ... Hekate Aug 20 #50

My bad! I should have geen more alert! Eom DFW Aug 20 #55

You're not bad at all, you're the best ;) Hekate Aug 20 #64

Shyly raising hand here... druidity33 Aug 20 #54

As a native born San Franciscan I have appreciated YoshidaYui Aug 19 #30

TY for the first hand input, Yui Hekate Aug 20 #74

I, just myself, think he engaged with the "manosphere" to show, he at least tried to connect with magats. cksmithy Aug 19 #31

And in so doing . . . markpkessinger Aug 19 #42

I am sorry about that, and stand with trans rights. cksmithy Aug 19 #45

As am I . . . markpkessinger Thursday #83

While you're "never forgiving " ask yourself how much you want Trump or JD as president Hekate Aug 20 #66

Query-- What do you think of Pete Buttegieg going on FOX and other RW channels? Also unforgivable? Hekate Aug 20 #76

As a gay man I was very disappointed in Buttigieg. n/t markpkessinger Thursday #82

The only box I need checked is "can beat Vance" or whoever. No more pandering Callie1979 Aug 19 #32

I never liked Newsom all that much... ananda Aug 19 #33

This is quite subjective, but Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #36

If he becomes president he can be called Slick Gavin, like the right wing called Clinton Slick Willy. dem4decades Aug 19 #40

I learned my lesson in 2008 catchnrelease Aug 19 #41

Wasn't that Edwards thing a kick in the gut? senseandsensibility Aug 19 #43

The purity police have been dormant for a bit but are back strong I see. NoMoreRepugs Aug 19 #44

Funny you should mention it Hekate Aug 20 #65

After the Manosphere interviews I ranked him pretty low. But as of late Ars Longa Aug 19 #47

I look forward to a robust primary with our candidates championing our various political positions and dissatisfactions. Intractable Aug 19 #49

Thanks for the discussion; elleng Aug 20 #51

Funny how tRump could exist as the leading R candidate for the 2024 election for the better part Sibelius Fan Aug 20 #52

A bit early but I agree we need a fighter Jersey Devil Aug 20 #56

Fight fight fight DoBW Aug 20 #57

So don't commit. Iggo Aug 20 #58

I love what Gavin is doing but berksdem Aug 20 #59

Fortunately, he's got time to build a strong team AND a strong presence to the public. CTyankee Aug 20 #61

It's waaaay too early JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #63

"Thinking about " 2028 is fine-- it's the elimination derby that gets me riled... Hekate Aug 20 #67

Amen JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #68

Good points, all. Buddyzbuddy Aug 20 #70

Thanks senseandsensibility Aug 20 #73

Couldn't agree more. Buddyzbuddy Aug 20 #75

It's a little too early to make commitments. Trump won't finish his term I believe and if the US... NNadir Aug 20 #72

Being a S.F. native he was a good mayor and I'm respecting him more now that he is punching the orange pedo felon ! kimbutgar Aug 20 #77

I was angry that he would platform a racist Keepthesoulalive Aug 20 #78

Thanks for your first hand perspective. For me it's PRITZER or NEWSOM. UTUSN Aug 20 #81