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crimycarny

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4. And he exudes strength and charisma

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 08:57 PM

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Two very important factors in today's world of politics. Gavin is a savvy politician as well. He found the perfect way to fight back against Trump inside social media as well as actively fighting back with Prop 50 and litigation against the illegal National Guard deployments.

I was one of those who thought Gavin's association with California might be too much of a negative for him to get elected in 2028, but I've completely changed my mind in these last few months. Dems have to stop worrying about what the "other side" thinks. We need to go on the offensive unapologetically, which Gavin does. People naturally follow a leader, which Gavin Newsom is.

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For the umpteenth time, Gavin Newsom is a Californian...And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that... [View all] PeaceWave Monday OP

That McCain picture is why Colin Powell endorsed Obama AZProgressive Monday #1

California gave us Nixon and Reagan so it's time for a different kind of Californian and Newsom could be it Deuxcents Monday #2

But.... but.... IcyPeas Monday #3

It ALL comes down to the price of a bag of Doritos, and Trump hasn't brought the price down Jack Valentino Monday #8

And he exudes strength and charisma crimycarny Monday #4

I totally agree. It's time for a big fat dose of STFU about Nixie Monday #5

The whole state and region thing is overrated in most cases JI7 Monday #6

California has the highest rate of outbound migration in the US. BluesRunTheGame Monday #7

Whomever the Republicans nominate in 28 will be tied to Trump by the neck, Jack Valentino Monday #10

Affordability will be an issue in the Democratic Primary. BluesRunTheGame Monday #12

California also has many people coming in because they see it as a money making opportunity . Many aren't prepared. Many JI7 Tuesday #13

Fox News loves hating on California. Don't let them control the narrative. tinrobot Monday #9

California is an easy target nationally Melon Monday #11

New York is expensive also and Trump "worked" or rather connected to the REal Estate industry JI7 Tuesday #14