Gavin Newsom reveals the motivation behind his Florida ad targeting Ron DeSantis

[alwaysinasnit]

https://nordot.app/921142710181134336?c=592622757532812385

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron De Santis have been trolling each other recently on the pandemic, abortion, LGBTQ rights and more.

But Newsom said that what pushed him to air an anti-GOP ad in Florida over the Fourth of July was DeSantis’ treatment of the Special Olympics. The state threatened to fine the organization $27.5 million if it didn’t drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate before the 2022 USA Games in Orlando last month. Special Olympics officials complied.

“He did something that tipped me very directly, and that was going after the Special Olympics. I had an emotional response to that,” Newsom told The Bee, his voice catching momentarily. “That led to the consideration of doing something a little bit more expressive and that was the determination on the ad.”

Newsom spoke Friday to The Bee in the U.S. Capitol, where he has been meeting with federal lawmakers this week on issues such as wildfires, gun violence and education.

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[Hekate]

1. KnR

[onecaliberal]

2. K&R

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. DeSatan is a mass murderer. He will be even better at it than traitor trump was.

Problem is the general public thinks my comment is an exaggeration.

Some murderers do it one at a time with a gun, some do it thousands at a time with legislation.

[Elessar Zappa]

7. I don't think he'd win in a general national election.

He lacks the charisma. If he did sneak in somehow, we’d be screwed.

[COL Mustard]

8. I didn't think TFG would ever win either.

Gotta watch DeathSentence.

[gldstwmn]

13. He isn't tall enough. America likes tall presidents.

I'm not even kidding.

[PatSeg]

15. It's odd, but yes that is true

[halfulglas]

24. Yes, this is an ironic fact.

Somebody did an analysis of different presidential races and compared the height of each president back in, I think, the 80s or 90's, and apparently in almost every race the taller candidate won. (That I think was one of Dukakis's problems, not just the tank thing.) I think the conclusion at the time was that comparative height gave the impression of comparable strength or weakness.

[sop]

16. Wait till voters see and listen to him in person.

Most politicians at least pretend to be personable, if only to gain a few votes. Not DeSantis. He's a mean, nasty, pugnacious fireplug of a man, always ready to bully anyone who stands in his way. His followers don't like him all that much, but they do approve of how he hurts the people they don't like.

[paulkienitz]

32. Each right wing president has warmed up the party for an even worse one to follow,

and DeSatanist shows every sign of being more bloodthirsty and ruthless than Trump.

[Eliot Rosewater]

33. Fascist white supremacist with a brain.

[Buckeyeblue]

4. Newsome is 54 and Governor of the largest state

If Biden decides not to run or in 2028, Newsome could be tough to beat. He would also make an excellent VP candidate for Harris or Whitmer. And likewise, they for him.

[TDale313]

9. Wouldn't be Harris VP- same state.

But I am proud of the job he’s done here in California. I would like to see him run. I don’t know that I would want to see him challenge Biden if Biden is running in 2024. I doubt it would be a successful challenge and might hurt his prospects in the future if he angers people. Not that the party doesn’t need reform and fresh blood-it does- but I want him to stay viable going forward.

[gldstwmn]

14. He will not go against Biden IMHO. He will run if Biden decides not to seek a second term.

[msfiddlestix]

25. ✔️ 100%

[usonian]

5. K&R

Why California Politics Is Always 15 Years Ahead

The Remarkably Prescient 15 Year Rule Means Trump & the National Republicans
are on the Verge of a Spectacular Collapse

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1016&pid=326155

[OMGWTF]

6. That gives me hope.

[TygrBright]

10. From his keyboard to the Divine Monitor... n/t

[housecat]

11. Biden isn't the candidate for 2024. Yes, he has accomplished a lot, but any Democrat would have

undone trump atrocities just as Biden did. We need someone young and energetic. Ok. I am neither young nor energetic, and my accomplishments all all behind me. That's how I know.

[samnsara]

18. Bidens got my support 100%

we need experience at this time and joes got that for sure. save the youth and inexperience for less dangerous times

[calguy]

19. He's got my support if he runs but I don't think he should

I said this when he was nominated. He's the man we needed after trump, but his age is gonna wear him down physically more than the age factor is wearing down the voters' perception of him.

We need new blood to counter the new extremism from the other side. The growing block of younger voters coming up is overwhelming trending liberal. If we keep giving them old candidates, they will not turn out for us.

And this is coming from a 72 year-old lifelong Democrat.

The torch needs to be passed.

[Demsrule86]

22. I strongly suggest you look up how many presidential incumbents win elections.

In fact, since Hoover only Carter (faced a primary always causes a loss for us), Bush I and Trump have lost as incumbents...That is three in 90 years. Thus, Biden must run... Johnson was hounded out of office...one of the greatest legislators ever, and we lost the presidency in 68 also.

[housecat]

31. Not causal. Incumbency is only one part of your argument

[msfiddlestix]

26. We're the same age, I agree

I live in California.. since 1970. Reagam was Governor. Lived through a lot of governors. I'm quite grateful to have Newsom as my Gov. I don't know that he'd win over the rest of the country. though.

[housecat]

30. Thank you. That is what I was saying, but some misunderstood.

[housecat]

27. Of course I will vote for Biden. But I would never opt for inexperience. We have younger experienced

candidates, and I prefer one like Gavin Newsom

[Demsrule86]

21. He is an incumbent which gives us a huge advantage and allow me to remind you a Democratic

president. What you say here is a right-wing talking point. There is no one who could win the rustbelt in 24 either other than Biden. I support Democrats always. I am sorry you are not young nor energetic but Biden is very active and in good shape and barring ill health needs to run.

[housecat]

28. Hardly right-wing -- just realistic. Btw I am in better shape than Biden, which isn't saying much.

"Ya got to know when to hold and know when to fold."

[Buckeyeblue]

23. I agree.

And I am a Biden fan. But being president the right way is very difficult. Biden has put in his time. He'll be the perfect one and done president. The right person for the right time.

[housecat]

29. I agree

[gldstwmn]

12. My admiration of Gavin Newsom continues to grow.

[IcyPeas]

17. great interview (22 minutes)

[Cha]

20. GD That MF deShit!

Focus!
Please Fight to Save Our Democracy💙 in 2022 & 2024!

[The Mouth]

34. Gavin vs Kamala if Biden decides not to run will be a fight.

I wouldn't blame President Biden if he just called it 'victory' and didn't run, it's a brutal job, he's had to deal with a disgusting mess. He kicked TFG's ass, got at least one really good SCOTUS justice in and stopped a bunch of the destruction.

Both Newsome and Harris want this, bad, and there really are no other contenders quite as strong.

The nomination is always going to be the incumbent's if they choose.