Man of the Night: Gavin Newsom--UBER HOTTIE!!!

[vaberella]

Wahhhh!! He's the current Mayor of San Francisco. This is the first time I'm seeing him on Rachel Maddow's show tonight and he's amazing. He's running for Governor of California and trying to get rid of Arnold. I'm rooting for him. He's smart, sexy...I hope to God single---but most unlikely. Wow..he's smart and he's sexy and I love him!!!

Wahhhh!! I'm a total Fangirl. Wahhhh!!! Talk about damn gorgeous..

He's married. Ugh!!

[valerief]

1. Mmmmmmm. nt

[vaberella]

2. I know...isn't he just?! Waaahhhh!! n/t

[LooseWilly]

83. I think he's recently been divorced...

because of an affair with a fundraiser... which caused problems between her and her husband as well.

It's a sordid story, and I re-tell it... but I personally don't care.

I think he might technically be available now... is the end result of that discourse.

Apparently there are some who have an issue with his personal... issues. I saw signs of it on another thread. I can only shrug so loudly. Ahh well... let people decide for themselves... personal... frailty? Or, personal... weirdness. Or Villaraigosa, who I don't know a lot about.

Or friggin EBay lady or whatever her deal is...

[Jackeens]

3. vaberella? Jeez, how many times.........

:rofl:

[vaberella]

4. I know...he's totally made me moist. ~sigh~ And he's married.

:nuke: :cry:

[Jackeens]

12. You're a dangerous woman. Like this lot:

[vaberella]

35. They look like some of my teachers at Mother Cabrini High!! I learn from the best.

:rofl:

[ChiciB1]

18. SECOND MARRIAGE TOO! Not That It Matters... BUT Let Me Say This...

I recently visited San Francisco and since I'm a political junkie who lives in a very RED county in Florida, I made it a point to talk to LOTS of people out there.

What SHOCKED me the most was that many people told me that they were leaning toward JERRY BROWN! It was jaw-dropping to me, but they said Newsom was riding on the back of PROP 8 to get elected and that turned them off! Basically it was his ONLY issue.

I WAS shocked that Jerry Brown was even considered viable at all! However, I think Newsom "plays the game" very well and he has the charisma and looks that makes people vote for politicians. I will give him credit for standing up and speaking out about PROP 8 so loudly, but it's an issue that has made far too many in CA extremely unhappy.

I'm just saying what I heard, and given the way elections go... charisma sells very well and he's completely personable too. My daughter and I were tweating about Prop 8 about a month ago and he actually emailed her personally. She flipped out and was so honored... still I was surprised about the Jerry Brown thing.

He is a LIBERAL and was Governor once before, if I'm not mistaken. I know his father was & I think his sister too. I could be wrong... hey, I live in Florida, what do I KNOW????

[Merlot]

28. For me the jury's out on Newsom

I liked the fact that he stirred things up with the gay marriage in SFO. Although before that he was unknown and I feel like he's built a lot of name recognition on that one issue. I don't know where he stands on other issues. I really didn't like him bashing Jerry Brown for being two old for the job, and I think his personal life is a bit of a mess.

As for Jerry Brown, well he kinda walks on water (for me anyhow). He's a true public servant, he could have retired nicely after being gov, and instead became mayor of Oakland - a city that could truly use his help. Now he's Atty General, which I think is a good fit for him. I'd actually prefer he stay in that position instead of running for gov. But he's very smart and has good politics.

CA is in a good place right now, we've got a lot of good potential gov candidates. The repubs have meg whitman (former ceo of ebay - nuff said), and a couple others. It's going to be interesting.

[ChiciB1]

34. I AGREE With You About Jerry Brown... Have ALWAYS Liked Him... AND

apparently lots of people out there still do too! My politics are more in line with Brown, but then I'm a Boomer AND A LIBERAL!

I wonder if it will actually be a close race, because as I said I asked LOTS of people and as you say.. the JURY does seem to be out!

Only thing, SEX sells! I'm sure he's counting on this factor to win him lots of votes because he can "sell" himself very well. Saw him on Bill Maher not too long ago and he was stealing the show!

Time will tell, but I don't think I would count Jerry out from what I heard!

[Demobrat]

48. Brown is my choice at this point.

If Newsome's history is any indication, he'd spend his time as governor running for president.

[ChiciB1]

57. I Would Go With Jerry Too... But then I AM A Boomer Who Doesn't Even Call

myself "Progressive" because I'm a LIBERAL! I'm a Paul Wellstone Democrat, a Bernie Sanders Socialist, and agree with Feingold on most issues too.

I'm dated!!!!

[Demobrat]

59. Me too.

Anyway I was working in Oakland (still am) when Brown was mayor. No, he wasn't able to accomplish most of what he hoped to, but the problems in Oakland are pretty intractable. And at least he tried. Nobody else cares about poor old Oaktown, certainly not the crowd of crooked cronies running the city now.

[ChiciB1]

61. Yeah, I Was Told Not To Go There... Would Have Like To, But Time Ran

out! My highlight of the trip (almost) was walking across the Golden Gate Bridge! Off topic, but I had to throw that in.

I guess we'll just have to see if charisma wins out. It usually does these days!

One exception and it's NOT a done deal... Al Franken! But then Coleman is a wet rag, so there's no comparison!

[Demobrat]

69. There are parts of Oakland that are fine in the daytime.

I don't hang around after work though. Jerry Brown moved in and tried to make a difference, at a time when Mayor of Oakland was not a step up for him career wise.

[ChiciB1]

71. Maybe I'll Get Back Out There Again Sometime... CA Certainly Is MUCH

MORE to my liking as opposed to where I'm living right now. Can't afford CA though! Actually, where I live is a small town connected to Sarasota and it's a very "nice" place to live. Low crime, friendly neighbors and easy access to any kind of shopping. Most of us here really like our little community and wouldn't move. But the politics really SUCK!

For some strange reason, and I don't know why... most of us are Democrats in a Ruby Red County. I've lived here 24 years and it's the same for most others here. Everyone helps everyone else when needed. Very middle class, BUT across the Intra-coastal on Casey Key there are a lot of RICH people. Stephen King has a winter home here, my son works for a famous tennis player (lots of them here) and many celebrities winter here too. This county used to be the richest county per capita in Florida, but I think it dropped to 3 now.

My community isn't wealthy at all, but we get by and there are some very fancy houses around. But there are foreclosures popping up here and there. Recently had 3, but they have been snagged by those who have some money and they got some good deals!

Gotta run, hope to see CA again though! It's LATE here!

[LooseWilly]

82. I drove a taxi in Oakland for 10 years.

Nearly all of Oakland is fine in the daytime, unless you have a run of bad luck. Something like 3/4 of Oakland is just fine in the nighttime too, unless you're luck runs thin.
When I was in Guatemala, I was advised against visiting Guatemala City, as the crime was deemed too harrowing by people. I'll never cease regretting believing the hype.
I think Oakland suffers from the same sorts of... statistics.

Jerry Brown managed to create an air of possibility in Oakland, and it was a welcome change. Then the dot com bubble burst, and the improvements in Oakland's economy began a slide. Time-wise, I could also blame the back sliding trends on the newly inaugurated Bush administration (and privately I still do)... but there might've been other economic factors, besides Bush, his economic theories he meant to put into practice, and the simultaneous Republican control of Congress, that made the economy so unstable and unfriendly to workers... not to mention those of us who depended on a broader base of clientele than that depended upon by Halliburton.

[yawetag]

84. Exactly Loose!

Republican fiscal policy might -- I say MIGHT -- work in the very, very short run -- a few months or maybe at most one or two years -- but over the long haul fosters nothing but moral and economic bankruptcy, wheras liberal policy properly implemented always leads to growth and understanding and -- dare I say it -- happiness, prosperity and safety. It's been shown time and time again.

Show me a city in crisis -- ANY fucking city in crisis, anywhere in the country -- and I will show you a Republican-run administration.

[ChiciB1]

90. BINGO!!! n/t

[ChiciB1]

92. I Remember Seeing A Documentary Once When OAKLAND Beat San Francisco

in the Super Bowl! That was a BIG, BIG thing, but it was quite a while ago! Not much of a football fan, my husband was watching it at the time.

[Rebubula]

114. No offense or anything...

...but me thinks that you mis-remember that documentary.

Oakland did win 2 Super Bowls, but neither were against San Francisco.

That said...Oakland is a fine city...just like any other with its beauty and ugliness lying side by side.

[ChiciB1]

119. No Offense Taken... I Said I Wasn't Football Material, I Just Proved It!!

And see, I didn't even know they one TWO!! You are also correct that most cities are very fine and most citizens are willing to point out their pluses!!

But my time on the west coast ran out even IF I could have gotten over there.

Thanks for the information too!!!

[pink-o]

122. Next time, rent a bike and you can ride on the Pacific Ocean side of the bridge

Me in October--BTW, the BEST time to visit SF




Anyway, I didn't vote for Gavin, thought her was too smooth. But watching all my friends line up at City Hall in 2004 to celebrate their love just made me fall for him! He's got a lot of years to attain high office, though. Jerry Brown would be an awesome gov!

[Blue_Tires]

128. great view!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

38. I love Jerry Brown. He is an old school liberal. But he may face some problems...

First, no one under 30 remembers that he was governor.

Second, he ended his tenure as governor just when the Culture Wars were burgeoning; he's the poster child for what the wingnuts hate about liberals in California. I fear that some of that will come into play.

Third, people will wonder what he did as Oakland's mayor. Though he is well loved, what exactly is his record of accomplishments in Oakland?

Fourth, a Jerry Brown candidacy will bring out the worst in right wing lunacy.

Fifth, he's not a part of the Democratic Establishment. I hate DiFi and want her to be defeated, but I can see a scenario where the Establishment will come to her aid, and the corporate powers that be will make sure she is wins. She needs to stay in the Senate or leave politics.

[ChiciB1]

53. Everything You Said Spot On... And DiFI... She Needs To Get Her Ass Kicked!!!

I make NO apologies for saying that either. I think she's ridden her Harvey Milk train waaaaaaaaaaaaay too long! I've wondered for YEARS if she's really a Democrat & all! She has LOTS of baggage and I don't know why people don't just blow the lid off with her.

As for Jerry Brown & the under 30 crowd, I'm not so sure. I was in Haight doing a LOT of nosey business and that's where I heard the Jerry Brown stuff first! That's what blew me away, I didn't think THEY knew, but apparently there's a movement there and they aren't that crazy about Newsom. Granted, I only talked to about 12 people in Haight.

I will admit that when I was at Berkeley I did find lots of kids who have their own agenda and have "no clue" about Viet Nam, etc. which AGAIN blew me away. Berkeley I thought would be politically in tune but found that there didn't seem to be a cohesive movement for any one issue, just everyone setting up tables hawking a multitude of issues. Talked to a professor there and he told me that he felt that only about 5% of the kids at Berkeley were even politically active like us Boomers used to be.

Then, we stayed in the city and here again, it was more Jerry Brown by a little!

Anyway, just my musings here and I have to say the trip was different than what I expected, but I DID enjoy myself greatly and am glad I asked so many questions.

I enjoyed Haigt, but was so turned off that it was just trying to be something that it will NEVER be again! You can't re-create what was and many level headed kids out there were plenty mad about the "homeless" dregs trying to be something they aren't! Seems to be a divide out there for sure!

[ClarkUSA]

85. CA polls do show Jerry Brown way out in the lead for choice of governor.

[dsc]

86. two out of three

He and his father were governors but his sister lost a close race to Wilson.

[ChiciB1]

91. Thanks For The Info... It's What I Was Hearing AND I Was NO Local So

I felt people did talk to me more openly. But then again, my perception may be wrong... OPENLY isn't something common where I live. I loved the experience of being among those who were more like me! I will say this though, to those of us who feel so confined I felt that many San Franciscans don't have a real clue what it's like to live in place like mine!

It would probably be the same in reverse if they came here!

[nbsmom]

113. He is DLC all the way

Jerry Brown has always been way more aggressive. Gavin is as slick as whatever the hell he puts in his hair. FTR, Jerry Brown was a two-term governor and then left to run against Clinton (remember he won NY and Colorado and had Bill on the run at one point?) Ahh, memories....

Jerry is for the people. Gavin can be bought. (One example: in 2008 he initially supported Hillary Clinton, not Barack Obama.)

[Rob Gregory Browne]

121. Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown was once governor of California, as was his father before him.

When Jerry was governor, he refused to live in the Governor's mansion -- living in an apartment instead -- and would not ride in the official limousine. He chose to drive his own car.

He is very progressive and I'd love to see him take the Governor's seat again.

Gavin may be good looking, and I'll support him if he's the nominee, but I wasn't particularly impressed by him on Rachel last night. He has, to me, a vague used car salesman look.

[Avalux]

5. Yeah, he's hot. And something odd -

before I looked to see who was on my TV, I could hear him talking and thought it was Howard Dean! Their voices are very similar.

[yawetag]

77. Help! Ammunition please!

Too many of my shall we say "right of center" co-workers (well, three in particular) keep telling me that Newsom's policies are actually hurting SF, and they all point to WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE a soaring crime rate and WHAT THEY SAY are fleeing businesses to bolster their stupid "arguments."

Can I tell you? I'm getting a little of tired of this crap. So help me -- please! -- to shut these bastards up!

Good hard data is preferred, because I am sick of saying, like a broken record "Hey Republicans! We won! Get used to it!"

Irony of ironies – everybody in my office lives and works in greater Los Angeles, but I suppose it is Newsom’s stated gubanatorial ambition that has my co-workers frothing at the mouth (and shaking in their shoes! LOL!)

Anyway, I want arguments. These idiots all think (they have actually said it to my face!!!) that the only thing liberals are able to do is make ad hominim attacks, or run away, or cover up our ears and sing "La la la!" -- which of course is bullshit! We all KNOW it is bullshit! So please help me prove it! Thanks a lot!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

6. He's one HOT motherfucker. His problem: the much publicized divorce that stemmed from him

cheating on his wife with his best friend's wife. That best friend's wife is now HIS wife. Very sad. But I still like him. I wonder how that situation will hurt his chances...

[vaberella]

13. Damn he's a cheater?! Maybe I can pull off one night?! Watch'a think?!

Meh...Sex life doesn't bug me in the least. If he does his job well he could screw an ant farm. :D Although that would turn me off to him. :D

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

17. LOL!! Sorry for not proofreading my post. I meant to say that his best friend's wife is NOW

his wife. ;)

Yes, it's a travesty because he is making a case for gay marriage, but that argument could turn on him due to his own transgressions. Still, he has done well and is a rising star in the party. And best of all: he's progressive AND smart!

[PassingFair]

23. He didn't marry the best friend's wife...he married Jennifer Siebel....

She's on the series "Life", playing
the protagonist's ex-wife.

[vaberella]

52. Ahhh...so there ARE three women all together.

The lady of the affairs was between the two wives. Understood.

[Hieronymus]

45. His first wife was a bimbo who works at Fox.

[vaberella]

50. Oh well no wonder he cheated...but that was still his best buds wife.

Or supposed best bud.

[cally]

58. the divorce happened before the whole public affair

Newsom was single but he had sex with his friend's wife. It was bad. Since then, he married his current wife.

I'm impressed with Newsom. He done great things with green buildings and he knows what he's talking about on this issue. I loved his speech at the convention. It was much better than Brown's IMHO. I liked Brown when he was Governor but he was a disaster as Oakland Mayor. I'm ready for newer politicians to take over and not just recycling the older ones. I don't believe that Brown is more liberal than Newsom as some have suggested above.

[vaberella]

60. Huh...sounds like a good guy besides the affair thing which doesn't bother me. n/t

[Hieronymus]

63. He IS a good guy. :)

[SharonRB]

7. I love Gavin Newsome!

I saw him speak at either Netroots Nation or Take Back America last year and was sitting right in front of him. He is just as hot in person!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

8. ...also, he can't 'get rid of Arnold' because Arnold is term-limited. He cannot run again.

;)

[vaberella]

31. Even better...more hottie-goodness on tv. n/t

[MadBadger]

9. Dont worry, he'd cheat on his wife for you

Like him politically, but I think hes kind of a scumbag.

[vaberella]

25. I have hope... ^_^ n/t

[JayMusgrove]

10. Nope, don't like him, think he's an opportunist....and maybe

trading his good looks on political fortune for himself.

Governor of California.......he can run, don't think he's so hot.....if he wins, I will follow him and re-evaluate.

But mayor of San Fran, hardly a way to be a political leader of America.....let's see if he can survive his second marriage for another 4 years.

[Demobrat]

11. I live in SF. Please do a little research

before you commit. The affair he had with his campaign manager's wife this last election cycle when he was between wives - kinda sleazy. Especially considering the guy was his best friend. I'm not saying you shouldn't vote for him, although you'll find over time that he's great at grand pronouncements - just not so hot on the follow-through. We're still waiting for him to fix Muni in his first hundred days. Just don't fall in love.

[FrenchieCat]

16. Yeah...the Best Friend part kinda of takes one's breath away.

With friends like that, well....you know.

[JSK]

108. Hey, it takes two to tango. n/t

[ChiciB1]

20. You Posted While I Was Making My Comments About My Trip Out To CA....

I see that what others were telling me at the time wasn't just a fluke. I guess the jury "may" be out on him. I did hear negative stuff and your comment bears this out.

[vaberella]

26. I'm from New York...I have no vote there....Wait there was a third woman? n/t

[Hieronymus]

47. His best friends wife had an affair too, OK? You think Gavin forced her?

[Demobrat]

49. Don't care.

She's not running for office, or asking me to trust her.

[firedupdem]

14. Vab...I'm with you 100%! He is very nice to look at. Yummy! n/t

[vaberella]

29. Hah!! He's got more fangirls. n/t

[firedupdem]

46. and he's a cheater? Damn...story of my life...I attract those types!

except for my wonderful husband!

[ChiciB1]

97. Not Being Sarcastic... But Voting For Someone Because He's A "Hottie" Seems

a little shallow to me. We as Americans seem to do it much too often. And other countries as well. Mind you, I'm NOT calling you out... he does have "IT" but given that I'm a LIBERAL BOOMER (which means I'm 62) I don't swoon much anymore! AND, I don't mind telling my age either. Just a personal thing, ask my husband!!!

We've been together for 44 years, I met him when I was 14 and "swooned" for him when I was 18! Kept him from being drafted though even IF I wasn't ready to get married! He was a "hottie" too so I admit I have been guilty when it comes to men! But not my politicians anymore!

I'm done now, headed to the beach to get some sun, and running late!

:hug:

[firedupdem]

115. I'm In Nebraska...couldn't vote for him if I wanted to. He is a nice

looking guy. Don't know much else about him. If I lived there you can best believe that wouldn't be my reason for voting for him. I'm too old for that. I'm 42, and married 21 years. Have fun at the beach!

[ChiciB1]

120. Back From The Beach & Thanks For The Reply! My Beach Venture Will

have to have a do-over though. I took the wrong tanning lotion, too much SPF and after 3.5 hours I hardly got a tan. Takes a lot for me to tan and forgot I added some SPF 55 to a bottle for my grand daughter!

But I did get in some exercise and swimming! One day I set aside in many, many moons and I blew it!! Such is life!

[DrToast]

15. I dunno...

He gives me that John Edwards vibe. Too slick, you know?

[Adelante]

21. Yeah, I do

I always liked Jerry Brown anyway.

[JSK]

109. Jerry used to be a hottie too

[vaberella]

27. He smiles like The Joker..but that appeals to me too. ^_^ n/t

[BlooInBloo]

19. lol!

[xchrom]

22. gavin would have my vote. and i'm right in the hood too. nt

[Lorien]

24. Way too slick and conservative looking for me

too many Crest white strips too-but to each her own. :shrug:

[vaberella]

30. More for me Lorien....There's no accounting for taste is all I can say.

:rofl:

[msongs]

32. he'll cheat on the state just like he cheated on his wife. You can have him . nt

[vaberella]

33. Really?! So someone's sexual deviance or lack there of...

determines how well they do a job?! I didn't know that.

[Demobrat]

43. If his best friend and campaign manager can't trust him

who can?

[vaberella]

54. I look at political success or ability as separate from sexual relationships.

Then if that's the case do you think Clinton deserved impeachment?

[Demobrat]

67. What would you think of a guy

who constantly made bold pronouncements about all the great things he was going to do for the city - and then not only didn't follow through but wasn't even around (too busy vacationing and running for governor)?

And no I don't think Clinton deserved impeachment, nor will I vote for, or not vote for, Newsome (I didn't - preferred Gonzales) based on his sleazy personal life. If he actually followed through on his promises to fix Muni (worse), combat the murder rate in the Bayview (worse), wifi the city or ... if he hadn't got elected on "Care not Cash" (look it up - but if you care about homeless issues not without a barf bag) I might feel differently about him.

[vaberella]

96. But you didn't spend your time talking about his negative record.

You spent your past posts talking about his personal life. My point was...if you have a problem don't waste it on his personal life since that doesn't make the politician. I think he's hot and that's as far as I go. Although on Rachel's show he made a great speech. I'm not from SF nor can I even vote in Cali so my political leanings to his success is "whatever". I think he has a great face and body and I have no problems saying. Sleaziness in sex life means nothing to me since so many past and present and I'm sure future Politicians are dirty dealers.

[Demobrat]

100. This thread was about his looks.

Not his record.

[spindrifter]

36. He looks a lot like a thinner, pre-grey Bill Clinton.

[vaberella]

55. Don't do that...

You almost ruined my fantasy of that Gavin Newsom with that comment. I do NOT find BC hot, past or present.

[spindrifter]

62. Sorry, I never found the Big Dog "hot"--but there

is something about the lower part of Newsom's face that compels me to compare the appearance of the two.

[vaberella]

73. Oh oh..I see it. On Rachel's show his chin and lower mouth area look very different.

He looks almost jokerish on Rachel's show. So I think that was just the angle of the pic which was all wrong..but he's still very photogenic.

[Triana]

37. Hmm...I'd vote fer him...

...if he can replace Ahhhhnuld. And yea, he's hot.

Edit: On reading comments from those in the know - he's a pretentious player. Meh. Well, I guess I'd still vote for him to get rid of the R as governator - depending on who else is running, of course.

Thanks for the info SF DUers - good to get the real dirt right from the frontlines.

[Merlot]

42. arnies term limited so he's gone anyhow.

worst case scenario: arnie will get difis seat and difi becomes gov.

I also like Viaragosa (sp?). He's also got woman issues, but I like his energy. He's a very "out there in front of the camera" type of mayor. He's not afraid to take on an issue (some of which I'm not to sure about). But he is always on TV and seems to be very proactive.

[Demobrat]

89. Look up Care Not Cash.

Newsome basically got elected by demonizing the homeless. Looks aren't everything.

[Triana]

98. Uh. That's a problem..

...thanks.

[Merlot]

39. Just figured out who he reminds me of

The new Mayor of Baltimore on The Wire.

[Enrique]

40. who cares if he's married?

he doesn't. Go for it!

[vaberella]

56. Hi-Five Enrique...that's what I'm talking about. n/t

[mnhtnbb]

41. Gavin Newsom is up to his eyeballs in nepotism and politicking

to benefit wealthy families of S.F.--including his Aunt Nancy's (Pelosi, that is).

I suspect there's too many scandalous deals/affairs in his background to allow a successful state-wide run
for office.

[Demobrat]

44. Remember the $1 million dollar "loan" from the Gettys?

I would prefer to forget the photo op on their rug.

[and-justice-for-all]

51. Ya, I would tap that...nt

[americanstranger]

64. And he's from a very talented family...

His second cousin - harp chick Joanna Newsom.



Who isn't too bad herself.

- AS

[NancyG]

65. Too sleasy for me...I'm voting for Jerry Brown. nt

[Mz Pip]

66. Me, too

Gavin strikes me as all style, little substance. I'll vote for him if he gets the nomination but I won't vote for him in the primaries.

I've always liked Jerry Brown. I lived here when he was governor and he did a good job back then.

[Clio the Leo]

68. For me, this all starts with Big Brother....

.... not the goverment, the tv show.

I'm a HUGE fan of that show ..... Hellataz! NancyOK! Where ya at? ..... anyway one of the stars of the show is this guy.....



who's girlfriend is this chic.....



... who at one point when they were on a break (long story, dont ask) during the summer of 2007, dated THIS guy...



... who just so happens to be Gavin Newsom.

So my WHOLE perception of Newsome is based on that.

It's not good ..... not good.

[vaberella]

74. If I have a chance to have sex with Newsom...he's going to have to be tested for everything.

Fleas too...he seems to have been around the block quite a bit.

[PBS Poll-435]

70. He looks like a less-excentric Alan Cumming

nt

[AtomicKitten]

72. Ever since I saw a fashion photo spread of Newsom and his first wife

... I've been put off by him a bit. Like a plate of bad clams. If Jerry Brown runs against him, it'll be a toss up (although Jerry is currently running 2:1 over Gavin).

[JI7]

80. this one is the worst

his 2nd wife seems pretty nice though. she has been a liberal and done good things long before meeting him.

[AtomicKitten]

103. ACK! I rest my case.

[Demobrat]

106. Yup, that's the one.

The Gettys have a nice house, huh?

[Number23]

124. Ewwww. I totally see why you and AtomicKitten are repulsed

Yeah. He's definitely got the John Edwards vibe...

And you just KNOW when they took that picture they were thinking "we are way too sexy for San Francisco..."

[Demobrat]

105. Was it the one on the Getty's rug?

The same Gettys that "loaned" him $1 million when he ran the first time?

[AtomicKitten]

107. yes he verily reeks of cash

[Demobrat]

110. And not in the form of $20 donations on the internet.

I do hear he's lots of fun at parties though.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

75. His hair

reminds me of Michael Douglas's character in "Wall Street." Oh yeah, he's hot. Imagine the "problem" we have in CA deciding between Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsome. Antonio Villaraigosa ain't my cup of tea at all...aside from his affairs, he's burned lots of his political friends. But he and Gavin are mightily ambitious.

[saltpoint]

76. Gavin may surprise the field and win the nomination but I think Jerry Brown

will be California's next governor.

I'm for Brown to be the once and future governor of California.

Polling suggests that Gavin is not as strong a statewide candidate as Brown.

[JI7]

81. not just statewide but polls show San Francisco prefers Brown to Newsom

for Governor. that doesn't speak well for Newsom. while people are ok with him i don't think they love him there.

i am willing to give him a chance and watch the campaign. it will be interesting for sure.

i wonder who Republicans will put up.

[saltpoint]

87. Yes. Gavin will have some success and will be formidable but I'm not

yet seeing him overtake Brown.

Both statewide and as you say, in the Bay Area.

For the Pukes, I'm seeing Whitman as little more than a moron with money. I suppose she could hire shrewd aides to run her campaign but I'm strongly hoping people like her will be rejected by voters.

[kiranon]

104. Agree and I'm in the Bay Area and for Brown.

[ChiciB1]

93. Gee, THIS Is What I Was Hearing When I Was There... Glad People Weren't Just

giving me a load of crap! GOOD For Jerry Brown!!!

[Blue_In_AK]

102. I'm not a Californian anymore,

but I personally prefer Brown. Gavin's somewhat easy on the eyes, but something about him screams "sleazy politician" to me.

[saltpoint]

126. Hey there and howdy. I think Brown's got the wind at his back,

and he's a more widely experienced adult than Newsom.



:hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

127. Hi, OC!

Yes, you will always be OC to me. Hey, guess what? I'm a grandma again as of yesterday morning at 9:53...another boy, this daughter's first child. :) Everybody's fine, and he's cute as a bug, of course.

[Norrin Radd]

78. That grey pinstripe suit with pink shirt...where have I seen that before?

Off topic, and not a comparison by any stretch of the imagination, but I just had to post:

http://tinyurl.com/cltvs2

[cboy4]

79. I'm not wild about that slicked back hair cut, but he's

a great guy.

[RT Atlanta]

88. Adulterer of the morning

n/t

[dogpatch]

94. UGH is right

He is a terrible mayor and an opportunist as has been noted above. I've met him a few times and he is smart but oh so shallow. He did do a good thing on gay marriage but other than that he is just not effective at all on actual governance and neighborhood issues. I'm sorry I voted for him and there is NO WAY I could support him for governor. He should go focus on his wine shop and restaurant business and his Getty friends.

[vaberella]

95. But you didn't say he was unattractive which was really the point of my post.

More for me...:P

[Demobrat]

101. Even the gay marriage thing was just grandstanding.

He had no legal authority to do what he did, and now all those people are in legal limbo.

[CrawlingChaos]

125. AGREED! He is a TERRIBLE mayor!

Breaks my heart too because Matt Gonzales came soooo close to winning despite all the big, big money behind Newsom.

No offense to the OP as I know this was not her intent, but I worry a lot about people voting based on looks.

Case in point: Rick Perry

BEWARE of slicker-than-grease good-looking politicians with 100-watt smiles.

[camera obscura]

99. He is kind of sleazy, but so hot. He looks like Christian Bale.

and I looove Christian Bale...

[Hell Hath No Fury]

111. He's a slick bastard who...

wears way too much hair product. Having meet him on many occassions here, under many circumstances, I can say I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

He is my Mayor, and you can have him. He was the "chosen" mayoral candidate of the State party, foisted on our City so he could use it as his proving ground. Nothing he has done has been about San Francisco or San Franciscans, it has all been about his own political future.

Any my City has suffered for it.

I, for one, wil be glad he is outta my town.

And I, for one, will be casting my Gubernatorial vote for Jerry Brown.

[vaberella]

117. Thanks...I'll be taking him with chocolate sauce. n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

112. Call me old fashioned, but I think he'd look better with long hair, stubble, and a tie-dye.

What can I say? I'm old school San Francisco. :hippie:

Nevertheless, Gavin gets major props for standing up for marriage equality. Major props. He's going places. :thumbsup:

[vaberella]

118. Way old school..you've turned him into Jim Morrison...another yummy. n/t

[Hellataz]

116. Major Gavin fan here!

I think he is just what our state needs!

[Dr Fate]

123. I voted for him for Mayor, and I will vote for him if he runs against Arnold.

He's okay as far as machine DEMS go.

[Kalyke]

129. He has a great first name.

(My hubby's name is Gavin. :loveya: )