Gavin Newsom--are Dems going to once again let the perfect be the enemy of the good?

[Buddyzbuddy]

27. I have a few things to say in response to a few posts here.

Newsom is my Governor and I haven't always agreed with him and all his policies.
But, I'm glad to have him. I agree with him about 75% of the time, the other 25% I really didn't agree with him.
I think some of you have beaten him up enough here and might I say with no substance, that I don't need to add to it.
He sees a problem and comes up with solutions, quickly. For example, the redistricting issue. This wasn't a plan that's been in the works, he didn't need to do a long drawn out study. We have had a legislated neutral board to draw up our districts, fairly. But, when Texas decided to gerrymander their districts even more, he saw that as a problem. Then problem 2 was, how can CA get around the board and the law without upsetting the applecart. Boom, next thing you know, there's a solution, take it to the voters which meant getting it through the legislature first. Done, now it's on the ballot while at the same time preserving the neutral board by sunsetting the new redistricting plan. Does this style sound like somebody we know, except done correctly. That's what Newsom does. He takes the difficult problems, comes up with solutions that aren't always easily digestible to the voters. (Fuel taxes, water conservation, mandatory masks, budget cutting, etc.,etc.)

Sure he's a good looking guy that speaks well and for that some people call him "slick", like a used car salesman. Yes he has stumbled at times, no mask at a dinner during shut down, downplaying trans issues, during an interview with a right winger, etc.
The thing is he learns from his mistakes, Guifoyle?
He may or may not run in '28 but the truth is we're going to need somebody that can and will take charge to make the hard choices and, it will come off a lot like the Felon in the office now, to reverse the damage that's been done as quickly as possible. That means no studies and long drawn out meetings to get everybody's input. Toes are going to be stepped on, feelings will get hurt.
The difference will be, it is for the American people, not his or her own benefit.
It will be tough but we will have to trust the next Democratic President to work for us. However, checks and balance will be restored.
As for f.cking with the Felon, sit back and enjoy it. It's more than just fun, it's strategy.