Gavin Newsom is surging in primary polls as he leans in to role as Trump's troll

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5. Right.

He can run not only on that accomplishment but on the fact that he created a budget surplus in CA by taxing the rich who remain rich; also on the fact that he's governor of the 4th largest economy in the world, and
so much more that's done for Californians because of its economy can be done for America if he's president...

Reproductive freedom:
In response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Newsom launched the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a coalition of governors, and signed over 25 bills to protect and expand access to reproductive health care in California.
Mental health reform:
Newsom championed Proposition 1 (2024), a ballot measure to modernize the state's mental health system by shifting funding toward housing and treatment for those with serious mental health and substance use disorders.
Criminal justice
Death penalty moratorium:
Early in his governorship, Newsom placed a statewide moratorium on the death penalty.
Prison reform:
Newsom's administration has moved to close multiple state prisons in response to a decline in the incarcerated population.
Police use of force:
Newsom signed a bill that set stricter standards for police use of deadly force.
Addressing Housing and homelessness:
Newsom has made significant investments to tackle the state's homelessness crisis, including Project Roomkey and Homekey, which converted vacant hotels into permanent supportive housing.
Promoting housing production:
Recent legislative reforms signed by Newsom are designed to cut red tape and accelerate housing and infrastructure projects across the state.