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Douglas Marolla's avatar

“Spectacle” and “demented” were 2 excellent words to not only use in this good article, but to capture what’s going on in general.

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Lisanne's avatar

You certain got both of them right. I was stunned at how bad DeSantis sounded at the first debate. And Newsom only wishes he had the ability of a Bill Clinton ...Bill had a rare gift that enabled him to make intimate contact with people and remember names, faces, ideas....I can't think of another politician on either side with that kind of talent for retail politics at the moment.

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David Turner's avatar

Gruesome Gavin!

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Matt C's avatar

Newsom

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Matt C's avatar

You have described Newsome’s strengths well, but I don’t see him having obvious appeal in many D primary states, especially in the early states and the rust belt.

It is going to be hard to shake the “posing on the rug” identity, not to mention his other strange personal history. He just does not seem to fit the mold for a D nominee.

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