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azureblue

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50. some of the sit outs

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 10:20 AM

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I knew, sat out because of the perceived blandness of the Democrat campaigns. I don't agree with it, but I see the point - the Democrats did not show the fire that Repubs did, so, why bother?
Newsom has passion, fire and takes no crap. And is willing to stop a dictatorship.

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Shhh...don't tell anyone, but Newsom's approval rating has [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 21 OP

I agree. Soon, he'll need to branch out into other areas of contention to keep things fresh. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 21 #1

Yes, let's hope that creative team he has senseandsensibility Aug 21 #4

We need more people to do the same Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #8

The entire Dem Party popsdenver Aug 21 #23

To be fair, nobody's had to deal with a "president" who refuses to acknowledge judicial decisions and follow the law. groundloop Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #2

Hope polls show he might convert some voters that swung late to trump and attract Silent Type Aug 21 #3

Just being in the media getting a word Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #10

You really think so? The redistricting issue is perking right along in California, & Liz Warren... Hekate Aug 21 #15

Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic Silent Type Aug 21 #19

I trust you are not simply remaining Silent yourself... Hekate Aug 21 #24

Kudos. I'm just not sure it is gaining traction OUTSIDE traditional Democratic voters. Hope I'm wrong. Silent Type Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #37

Totally agree. Silent Type Friday #38

AND REGARDLESS popsdenver Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #5

fuckin' A right....gotta democratsruletheday Aug 21 #22

Finally someone willing to mock Trump D_Master81 Aug 21 #6

Dictators have to look infallible to their base Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #13

This orangecrush Aug 21 #30

Been saying it for a long time there are two ways to deal with a bully jgmiller Aug 21 #32

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

Someone should tell Slobby malaise Aug 21 #7

You go ahead senseandsensibility Aug 21 #11

Bwaaaah malaise Aug 21 #17

I do hope, however, he gets a challenge in the primaries, though... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #9

To me this isn't even about him being a Presidential candidate senseandsensibility Aug 21 #12

I think he can end up soon as the de facto DNC "face" and leader... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #20

I see what you mean senseandsensibility Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #14

I'm ready to send money ecstatic Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #18

just goes to show CommonHumanity Aug 21 #21

Have been so pleasantly surprised. Confess that I underestimated him. Thought he was just allegorical oracle Aug 21 #27

The Guilfoyle thing is a complete red herring senseandsensibility Aug 21 #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 Aug 21 #28

Because someone is finally taking on the Hump. Watch his space. This guy just may be the next President. Joinfortmill Aug 21 #31

Not sure about overall approval SouthBayDem Aug 21 #35

I approve 100%. It's way too early for 2028. I don't consider that decision as a priority for many years. Gore1FL Aug 21 #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 Monday #63