Gov. Gavin Newsom is the governor of the 4th largest economy in the world, and he has found a way to respond to Donald Trump's attack on the United States that still upholds democratic values.
I watched the speech yesterday, and was filled with both a sense of pride as well as hope- Gavin Newsome understands the importance of taking this action and his speech was clear as to the importance of this action. I have no doubt that Trump and his puppets will be attacking him repeatedly in an effort to block this vote from passing- but they alone own the need for this response to their gerrymandering. I have faith in the voters of the great state of California!
Agree! Unlike too many Democrats, Gavin Newsom - and really, most of the California delegation - are meeting the moment! He (and perhaps Pritzer in Illinois) are the leaders the Party needs right now. All the proverbial gloves need to be OFF now, if we have any chance of saving this democracy!
I know there many Dems who don't particularly like Newsom. While I've had my issues with him in the past, I'm not one of them. If he chooses to run (and we still have elections) in 2028, he has my vote.
The state of California has always been the place to start a forward movement, they are the innovators, future thinkers. This is why I think it makes sense for this bold move, begun in California, will reverberate across the country and will finally kick concerned Americans in their collective butts and get moving to rid ourselves of the cancer that is trump. Power to the people!
I wouldn't say always - they gave us Reagan (before I moved to CA). Oddly, some of the most progressive ideas came from the now red, mid America rural states in the late 19th, early 20th centuries. Those folks are now spinning in their graves at what their descendants have done to those states.
This Gov is meeting the moment. He is boldly stepping up to lead with the powerful mix of punch and patriotism. Time to put serious pressure on other blue Govs to publicly get on board with Gavin or lose their elections. If they afraid that acknowledging his leadership will damage their own ambitions, too late. It's past time think country over state. Contact your Govs every day and tell them its time to step up or step down.
GO, GAVIN! This is exactly how to fight this regime! They don't understand anything else. Newsom knows it's high time to take off the gloves and fight hard.
We must all get behind California, because they represent all of us.
The Democratic party needs to follow their lead NOW.
II contacted my NY Governor today requesting she get in the fight. All blue state people: Call your governors and request their solidarity with Gov Newsom.
How many wake up calls do democrats need????? The vast majority are trying to hide or believe in decorum…. Oh yeah… strongly worded letters or marathon speeches, but NO PLAN or Still talk bipartisan nonsense.
We need new leadership in the party - new representatives where they show no real fight.
Thanks to the few who are and big thanks to Gov Newsom for leading the way!
I hope other Democrats take note. Fight fire with fire. We have no other choice. I've said it before & Newsome said something similar. We need to strike first & hit back harder.
I watched the speech yesterday, and was filled with both a sense of pride as well as hope- Gavin Newsome understands the importance of taking this action and his speech was clear as to the importance of this action. I have no doubt that Trump and his puppets will be attacking him repeatedly in an effort to block this vote from passing- but they alone own the need for this response to their gerrymandering. I have faith in the voters of the great state of California!
Agree! Unlike too many Democrats, Gavin Newsom - and really, most of the California delegation - are meeting the moment! He (and perhaps Pritzer in Illinois) are the leaders the Party needs right now. All the proverbial gloves need to be OFF now, if we have any chance of saving this democracy!
I know there many Dems who don't particularly like Newsom. While I've had my issues with him in the past, I'm not one of them. If he chooses to run (and we still have elections) in 2028, he has my vote.
Bryan
The state of California has always been the place to start a forward movement, they are the innovators, future thinkers. This is why I think it makes sense for this bold move, begun in California, will reverberate across the country and will finally kick concerned Americans in their collective butts and get moving to rid ourselves of the cancer that is trump. Power to the people!
I wouldn't say always - they gave us Reagan (before I moved to CA). Oddly, some of the most progressive ideas came from the now red, mid America rural states in the late 19th, early 20th centuries. Those folks are now spinning in their graves at what their descendants have done to those states.
Finally, someone, is not just sitting by while Trump scorches the earth. Let's all get behind next year's midterm elections.
In CA, we need to get it right THIS November.
Congratulations Governor Newsom.
Congratulations Texas House Democrats.
Let's go Pritzer and other Democrat governors.
Fight fire with fire.
We do not want a fascist government.
Do whatever it takes to save our democracy.
I'm not sure the TX House Ds have won that much. Abbott still wants to arrest them.
This Gov is meeting the moment. He is boldly stepping up to lead with the powerful mix of punch and patriotism. Time to put serious pressure on other blue Govs to publicly get on board with Gavin or lose their elections. If they afraid that acknowledging his leadership will damage their own ambitions, too late. It's past time think country over state. Contact your Govs every day and tell them its time to step up or step down.
Bravo! Omg I hope this succeeds! We are losing our Country and this is the kind of action that is required!
GO, GAVIN! This is exactly how to fight this regime! They don't understand anything else. Newsom knows it's high time to take off the gloves and fight hard.
We must all get behind California, because they represent all of us.
The Democratic party needs to follow their lead NOW.
II contacted my NY Governor today requesting she get in the fight. All blue state people: Call your governors and request their solidarity with Gov Newsom.
Power to The People, right on.
This is the first event that is truly blood-stirring in our nascent crusade. Let's not put down the banner. Stay fierce, stay true.
How many wake up calls do democrats need????? The vast majority are trying to hide or believe in decorum…. Oh yeah… strongly worded letters or marathon speeches, but NO PLAN or Still talk bipartisan nonsense.
We need new leadership in the party - new representatives where they show no real fight.
Thanks to the few who are and big thanks to Gov Newsom for leading the way!
Trump is in the Epstein files.
It’s time for SOMEONE to stand up to Trump! Obviously, it won’t be Republicans.
So far there have been three governors making the correct noises, Newsom, Pritzker, Shapiro !
Let’s see if any of these can capture the loyal Democrats!
Go Gavin! this is the kind of thinking we love you for.
Goooooooooo Governor Newsom.
I hope other Democrats take note. Fight fire with fire. We have no other choice. I've said it before & Newsome said something similar. We need to strike first & hit back harder.