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52. Yes--I felt it was a bit over the top with the "knee pads" and "pathetic" being thrown around

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 09:53 PM

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When I saw that, on the one hand, I agreed with the frustration, but on the other hand, I kind of cringed. And I am a HUGE fan of Gavin and the way he is fighting back here at home. However, I don't think it was so over the top that it'll be headline news for weeks.

I think Andy Beshear handled that question more diplomatically, while not coming off as weak or timid. Andy kept the focus on bashing Trump, which I felt was a smarter approach.

Maybe Gavin can take note and tweak his responses a bit.

NOTE: DU'er senseandsensibility highlighted Andy Beshear's response in an earlier post. Here is a video of it.

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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all] bigtree Yesterday OP

Yeah he needs to be more weak and ineffectual like Merrick Garland. BannonsLiver Yesterday #1

Yup, par for the course LR3 Yesterday #3

Um, no Dave says 1 hr ago #50

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 Yesterday #2

Appeasement didn't work out too well for Europe in the 1930's newdeal2 Yesterday #4

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat Yesterday #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #6

So he didn't say... TheProle Yesterday #12

Newsom is right Skittles Yesterday #15

That wasn't my question to the previous poster, but noted. TheProle Yesterday #16

Right on time. Kingofalldems Yesterday #33

+ 1. If I were casting a remake of The Darkest Hour starring DUers I know who would be playing Lord Halifax. BannonsLiver Yesterday #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas Yesterday #20

i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear bigtree Yesterday #23

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis Yesterday #28

He did not creon 1 hr ago #53

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF Yesterday #7

Non-ugly American Starbeach Yesterday #8

not even wrong creon Yesterday #9

THANK YOU Skittles Yesterday #18

We are always in transition. Trump has spoiled the cachukis Yesterday #10

Agree IcyPeas Yesterday #22

DURec leftstreet Yesterday #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan Yesterday #14

I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician. boston bean Yesterday #17

Totally agree with you. nt Raine Yesterday #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal Yesterday #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele Yesterday #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo Yesterday #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele Yesterday #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo Yesterday #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin Yesterday #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin Yesterday #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate Yesterday #27

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..in bed. Qutzupalotl 49 min ago #58

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar Yesterday #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape Yesterday #34

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I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco Yesterday #38

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how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 11 hrs ago #46

Thanks for your usual thoughtful post. Much appreciated. I want to point out that he is frustrated, because ancianita 3 hrs ago #48

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Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz Yesterday #42

Hmmm GusBob 13 hrs ago #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 12 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 11 hrs ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 11 hrs ago #47

Sorry, I'm sick and tired of meek capitulation. Arthur_Frain 2 hrs ago #49

Well, The High Road markodochartaigh 1 hr ago #51

Yes--I felt it was a bit over the top with the "knee pads" and "pathetic" being thrown around crimycarny 1 hr ago #52

Newsom was right on substance but still made a strategic error. tritsofme 1 hr ago #54

I like the fire Sugarcoated 1 hr ago #55

No one whose judgment included marrying Kimberley Guilfoyle DJ Synikus Makisimus 1 hr ago #56

I disagree with some points, agree with others, and just plain don't markodochartaigh 1 hr ago #57