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summer_in_TX

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25. Newsom's tweets are objectively effective in at least two ways.

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:38 PM

Sep 16

The humor and mockery have enlivened and en-couraged despondent Dems in the face of Texas's gerrymandering.

Molly would love it.

So keep fighting for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was.

Newsom's tweets have also demonstrated fight that Dems and non-Dems badly need to see. Congressional Dems have few opportunities for leadership there, and many seem to be squandering those they do have. So it's high time for someone who refuses to be afraid or bend the knee to signal to everyone that taking the fight to Trump is very possible. Courage begets courage.

One of the things I like about Newsom was how steadfastly and loyally he campaigned for Biden in the face of many who would have preferred him to run. He was a warrior. So we could do worse in 2028.

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Gavin Newsom--are Dems going to once again let the perfect be the enemy of the good? [View all] crimycarny Sep 16 OP

I agree with you, my dear crimycarny! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 16 #1

Well we've got that Charlie Kirk nonsense out of the way. Keepthesoulalive Sep 16 #2

I enjoy Newsom's top tier Trump trolling Fiendish Thingy Sep 16 #3

He's actually good at getting his policy positions out too crimycarny Sep 16 #6

What do you mean by "effectively"? What is the measurable effect that is remarkable? WhiskeyGrinder Sep 16 #8

Here's an example crimycarny Sep 16 #10

Okay so what I get from your response is that you like his tweets and the announcements from his press office. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 16 #12

What's "effective" about any other Democratic candidate so far? crimycarny Sep 16 #14

Newsom has had fewer challenges since he has Dem supermajorities in the legislature Fiendish Thingy Sep 16 #15

Hillary Clinton was an absolute warrior crimycarny Sep 16 #16

And, So Was Kamala.. A Fighter! Cha Sep 16 #23

Yes! crimycarny Sep 17 #31

Yes, Revenge and a Lot of Buyers Cha Sep 17 #33

It isn't Newsom who has changed - it is you. Ms. Toad Sep 16 #4

I'm with you on Newscom, Ms. Toad... Mark.b2 Sep 16 #5

If he's the nomnee, I will vote for him. ananda Sep 16 #9

For sure, I would too. nt Mark.b2 Sep 16 #11

But we need to win the election crimycarny Sep 16 #7

If they actually follow in his footsteps - I won't be voting for them in the primary. Ms. Toad Sep 16 #18

I don't think Newsom acts like Trump crimycarny Sep 17 #30

Of course he is. He is mimicking Trump, and using that mimicry to cast Trump-like insults Ms. Toad Sep 17 #36

No, I haven't changed crimycarny Sep 16 #13

So, you have changed. Ms. Toad Sep 16 #17

LOL so who do you like? Millionaire Bernie? awesomerwb1 Sep 16 #26

I didn't like Hillary at first either crimycarny Sep 17 #29

I'm willing to accept a flawed politician crimycarny Sep 17 #32

TY.. I don't think you've "changed".. Cha Sep 16 #24

Sounds like you're still fighting "The Last War". BurnDoubt Sep 16 #19

When you see people do that, just call them MAGA enablers. W_HAMILTON Sep 16 #20

I didn't like his French Laundry screwup but I like his attack mode JanMichael Sep 16 #21

I felt the same as you until the past few days---- Jack Valentino Sep 16 #22

Maybe Newsom is simply the fighter we need now (before midterms) and it will be someone else in 2028 crimycarny Sep 16 #28

Newsom's tweets are objectively effective in at least two ways. summer_in_TX Sep 16 #25

I have a few things to say in response to a few posts here. Buddyzbuddy Sep 16 #27

Perfect summary crimycarny Sep 17 #34

Excellent! Buddyzbuddy Sep 17 #35

Democrats won't. The anti-establishment pseudos will follow the usual both sides insult script to bash candidates. betsuni Sep 17 #37

He won't win the DU primary, not that it amounts to anything. BannonsLiver Sep 17 #38

I submit, 2028 is a long time off. Gore1FL Sep 17 #39