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19. Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 08:54 PM

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enthusiasm for Newsom, but think we have to convert more than diehard Dems to make sure we win. Not exactly sure how to do that, after last November. But glad we are doing more than write weak letters.

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Shhh...don't tell anyone, but Newsom's approval rating has [View all] senseandsensibility Thursday OP

I agree. Soon, he'll need to branch out into other areas of contention to keep things fresh. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Thursday #1

Yes, let's hope that creative team he has senseandsensibility Thursday #4

We need more people to do the same Hornedfrog2000 Thursday #8

The entire Dem Party popsdenver Thursday #23

To be fair, nobody's had to deal with a "president" who refuses to acknowledge judicial decisions and follow the law. groundloop Thursday #34

They learned nothing popsdenver Friday #52

Sure, the economy. But also unAmerican behavior. Come out swinging with a fighting attitude - and don't let up! summer_in_TX Friday #39

Right? bagimin Friday #42

I'd love to do it! Oeditpus Rex Friday #40

the press is preserving the azureblue Friday #51

I think I've seen this guy and he's good. Ligyron Friday #54

+1 Emile Friday #55

and Trump will provide azureblue Friday #49

Keep it coming Governor BlueKota Thursday #2

Hope polls show he might convert some voters that swung late to trump and attract Silent Type Thursday #3

Just being in the media getting a word Hornedfrog2000 Thursday #10

You really think so? The redistricting issue is perking right along in California, & Liz Warren... Hekate Thursday #15

Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic Silent Type Thursday #19

I trust you are not simply remaining Silent yourself... Hekate Thursday #24

Kudos. I'm just not sure it is gaining traction OUTSIDE traditional Democratic voters. Hope I'm wrong. Silent Type Thursday #33

He can't "do better" all by himself, but afaiac he's doing a stand-up job as governor of the biggest US State... Hekate Thursday #37

Totally agree. Silent Type Friday #38

AND REGARDLESS popsdenver Thursday #26

some of the sit outs azureblue Friday #50

I hope the polls convert some elected Dems to fight bare-knuckled Bluetus Friday #53

It's about time a Democrat pushed back The Wizard Thursday #5

fuckin' A right....gotta democratsruletheday Thursday #22

Finally someone willing to mock Trump D_Master81 Thursday #6

Dictators have to look infallible to their base Hornedfrog2000 Thursday #13

This orangecrush Thursday #30

Been saying it for a long time there are two ways to deal with a bully jgmiller Thursday #32

This. We also need to call out and mock the American Christian evangelical movement. travelingthrulife Friday #44

Someone should tell Slobby malaise Thursday #7

You go ahead senseandsensibility Thursday #11

Bwaaaah malaise Thursday #17

I do hope, however, he gets a challenge in the primaries, though... Mark.b2 Thursday #9

To me this isn't even about him being a Presidential candidate senseandsensibility Thursday #12

I think he can end up soon as the de facto DNC "face" and leader... Mark.b2 Thursday #20

I see what you mean senseandsensibility Thursday #25

If only we can keep Democrats from chewing him up over some single issue flaw. travelingthrulife Friday #45

Same thing will happen to the Democrats in general if they fight back. Baitball Blogger Thursday #14

I'm ready to send money ecstatic Thursday #16

It's Trump's game. It is just a half-time show for Gavin. Just enough a little at a time. Trumpanese torture. twodogsbarking Thursday #18

just goes to show CommonHumanity Thursday #21

Have been so pleasantly surprised. Confess that I underestimated him. Thought he was just allegorical oracle Thursday #27

The Guilfoyle thing is a complete red herring senseandsensibility Thursday #29

Wonder how she feels about the Trump family these days. They sure packed her off to Greece travelingthrulife Friday #46

It's his policies and his strategy, inverting Donnie's inverted reality back to normal bucolic_frolic Thursday #28

Because someone is finally taking on the Hump. Watch his space. This guy just may be the next President. Joinfortmill Thursday #31

Not sure about overall approval SouthBayDem Thursday #35

I approve 100%. It's way too early for 2028. I don't consider that decision as a priority for many years. Gore1FL Thursday #36

Republicans are on all-out offensive live love laugh Friday #41

Crockett should apply to live in that all white town being formed. travelingthrulife Friday #47

The media LOVES this stuff. PuraVidaDreamin Friday #43

Hey, WHATEVER works!" calimary Friday #60

I thought he should have run for president in 2024 Gum Logger Friday #48

I think he's awesome but concerned w selling a California Democratic governor C Moon Friday #61

Apparently, the previous low approval rating was in part due to him having a lot of hair. :/ C Moon Friday #56

And it is SLICKED BACK senseandsensibility Friday #57

I hope the rest of the dem leadership is inspired to follow his example mike_c Friday #58

You and me both senseandsensibility Friday #59

While heartily applauding him taking it to the orange obscenity stopdiggin Friday #62

Both he and Pritzker have been great - I'd vote for either. TBF Yesterday #63