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senseandsensibility

(24,808 posts) Thu Aug 21, 2025, 08:03 PM Aug 2025

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

shot WAY up since he started his trump parodies and redistricting fight! He was at thirty eight and now he's at fifty six! (Heard on local news channel here in CA)

Something tells me Newsom is not going to stop anytime soon!

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Shhh...don't tell anyone, but Newsom's approval rating has [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 2025 OP

I agree. Soon, he'll need to branch out into other areas of contention to keep things fresh. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2025 #1

Yes, let's hope that creative team he has senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #4

We need more people to do the same Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #8

The entire Dem Party popsdenver Aug 2025 #23

To be fair, nobody's had to deal with a "president" who refuses to acknowledge judicial decisions and follow the law. groundloop Aug 2025 #34

They learned nothing popsdenver Aug 2025 #52

Sure, the economy. But also unAmerican behavior. Come out swinging with a fighting attitude - and don't let up! summer_in_TX Aug 2025 #39

Right? bagimin Aug 2025 #42

I'd love to do it! Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #40

the press is preserving the azureblue Aug 2025 #51

I think I've seen this guy and he's good. Ligyron Aug 2025 #54

+1 Emile Aug 2025 #55

and Trump will provide azureblue Aug 2025 #49

Keep it coming Governor BlueKota Aug 2025 #2

Hope polls show he might convert some voters that swung late to trump and attract Silent Type Aug 2025 #3

Just being in the media getting a word Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #10

You really think so? The redistricting issue is perking right along in California, & Liz Warren... Hekate Aug 2025 #15

Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic Silent Type Aug 2025 #19

I trust you are not simply remaining Silent yourself... Hekate Aug 2025 #24

Kudos. I'm just not sure it is gaining traction OUTSIDE traditional Democratic voters. Hope I'm wrong. Silent Type Aug 2025 #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 2025 #37

Totally agree. Silent Type Aug 2025 #38

AND REGARDLESS popsdenver Aug 2025 #26

some of the sit outs azureblue Aug 2025 #50

I hope the polls convert some elected Dems to fight bare-knuckled Bluetus Aug 2025 #53

It's about time a Democrat pushed back The Wizard Aug 2025 #5

fuckin' A right....gotta democratsruletheday Aug 2025 #22

Finally someone willing to mock Trump D_Master81 Aug 2025 #6

Dictators have to look infallible to their base Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #13

This orangecrush Aug 2025 #30

Been saying it for a long time there are two ways to deal with a bully jgmiller Aug 2025 #32

This. We also need to call out and mock the American Christian evangelical movement. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #44

Someone should tell Slobby malaise Aug 2025 #7

You go ahead senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #11

Bwaaaah malaise Aug 2025 #17

I do hope, however, he gets a challenge in the primaries, though... Mark.b2 Aug 2025 #9

To me this isn't even about him being a Presidential candidate senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #12

I think he can end up soon as the de facto DNC "face" and leader... Mark.b2 Aug 2025 #20

I see what you mean senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #25

If only we can keep Democrats from chewing him up over some single issue flaw. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #45

Same thing will happen to the Democrats in general if they fight back. Baitball Blogger Aug 2025 #14

I'm ready to send money ecstatic Aug 2025 #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 2025 #18

just goes to show CommonHumanity Aug 2025 #21

Have been so pleasantly surprised. Confess that I underestimated him. Thought he was just allegorical oracle Aug 2025 #27

The Guilfoyle thing is a complete red herring senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #29

Wonder how she feels about the Trump family these days. They sure packed her off to Greece travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #46

It's his policies and his strategy, inverting Donnie's inverted reality back to normal bucolic_frolic Aug 2025 #28

Because someone is finally taking on the Hump. Watch his space. This guy just may be the next President. Joinfortmill Aug 2025 #31

Not sure about overall approval SouthBayDem Aug 2025 #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 2025 #36

Republicans are on all-out offensive live love laugh Aug 2025 #41

Crockett should apply to live in that all white town being formed. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #47

The media LOVES this stuff. PuraVidaDreamin Aug 2025 #43

Hey, WHATEVER works!" calimary Aug 2025 #60

I thought he should have run for president in 2024 Gum Logger Aug 2025 #48

I think he's awesome but concerned w selling a California Democratic governor C Moon Aug 2025 #61

Apparently, the previous low approval rating was in part due to him having a lot of hair. :/ C Moon Aug 2025 #56

And it is SLICKED BACK senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #57

I hope the rest of the dem leadership is inspired to follow his example mike_c Aug 2025 #58

You and me both senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #59

While heartily applauding him taking it to the orange obscenity stopdiggin Aug 2025 #62

Both he and Pritzker have been great - I'd vote for either. TBF Aug 2025 #63