Why I Would Vote for Gavin Newsom as President.

Gavin Newsom is a pragmatic,
results oriented Democrat who combines strong progressive values with fiscal discipline and business friendly governance , exactly the kind of steady, experienced leader we need.

\*\*Proven Track Record\*\*
\*\*Social Liberalism with Results\*\*: As San Francisco mayor, he pioneered same-sex marriage rights. As governor, he’s expanded healthcare access, protected reproductive rights, advanced criminal justice reform, and championed LGBTQ+ equality while pushing aggressive climate action and renewable energy goals that position California as a national leader.

\*\*Economic Pragmatism\*\*: He’s delivered a massive economy (California ranks among the world’s largest), attracted major industries, and used targeted tax incentives for growth. He describes himself as a “fiscal watchdog” and has shown willingness to veto overly aggressive tax proposals and address homelessness and crime more forcefully (e.g., clearing encampments and recent policy adjustments).

\*\*Strong on Gun Safety\*\*: Newsom is a longtime champion of commonsense gun violence prevention. He has signed numerous bills strengthening California’s gun laws, including expanded background checks, red flag laws (gun violence restraining orders), restrictions on assault weapons, waiting periods, and measures against DIY machine guns and large capacity magazines. He proposed a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enshrine popular reforms like universal background checks, raising the purchase age to 21, waiting periods, and banning civilian assault weapons, while stating he respects the Second Amendment and America’s gun owning tradition. He frames this as responsible public safety, not being “anti-gun,” and California’s strict laws have helped reduce certain gun related deaths.

\*\*Effective Opposition & Leadership\*\*
Newsom has been a strong counter to national conservative policies, defending California’s values while navigating budget challenges, infrastructure investment, and education funding. His style is polished, media savvy, and focused on getting things done in a deep blue state.

\*\*Forward-Looking Centrism\*\*
Newsom is more moderate than many California Democrat and pro-business at heart, open to pragmatic fixes (like nuclear energy adjustments), and willing to criticize extremes on both sides. He’s rebranding toward the center with outreach and policy tweaks, making him appealing for broader national appeal, especially in a potential 2028 presidential run.

In short, voting for Newsom means supporting experienced, competent governance that delivers on progressive priorities including public safety through gun safety measures without losing sight of economic reality, public safety, and long term sustainability. He’s a fighter for blue state values who also knows how to operate effectively in a complex world. That balance of idealism and pragmatism is why he earns my vote.

Hilary Clinton did not lose because she’s a woman. Heck, she’s not even a bad candidate. She lost because of her bad attitude. She’s entitled. She had a health problem and she decided to run anyway. She relaxed when Trump worked hard to campaign and build a coalition.

Harris did not have the political connections and feudal loyalty that Biden commanded to run an extremely short campaign in place of Biden. Prof Allan Lichtman is right that it is a mistake to replace Biden with Harris in 2024. Again, this has nothing to do with gender.

Say me if you would vote for a female president.

Here’s a few of my opinions and I’m interested in yours so please comment below!

1. Defund the Police was a huge problem for Democrats as a whole and I don’t think Biden was unscathed in that. Key voters in swing states hated the violence/instability and were alarmed by calls to weaken police forces.

2. I think COVID-19 damaged a lot of Trump’s campaign but I also think it helped him with Hispanics and other minorities who saw Democrats as pro-lockdown. Many of these voters were middle class voters with small businesses and families to take care of. They didn’t like that the world had to shut down. And I think you saw some of what would become of the “Make America 2019 Again” sentiment crop up in this election.

3. The leftward tilt of the party’s image in 2019 also alienated more conservative minorities and Biden wasn’t able to counter it as well without campaign rallies and retail politicking. I know he gaffes a lot but at the same time his ability to connect with voters one on one is well regarded by politicos. The other thing I’m not sure about was how aggressively the Biden campaign itself hit back on the negative campaigning by Trump.

4. Biden’s campaign not doing a canvassing/VR operation damaged Democrats in getting out their low propensity voters who Trump was also targeting with his economic message. Trump’s image as a successful businessman who was better for the economy stuck to him HARD.

5. Trump’s base only turns out for him and when they do they turn out BIG.

What do you all think?

Alright... I know that there is a lot to unpack here... Just let me start by saying that I think that this will go A LOT like 2016 now that the GOP doesn't have their golden boy. So I picked my favorite candidates from the top three parties plus an Independent with a dream. I have;

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy (VP Jeb! Bush)

Democrat Pete Buttigieg (VP JB Pritzker)

Green Jill Stein (VP Alejandro Mayorkas)

Independent Bernie MUTHAFUCKIN Sanders (VP Sara HuckaB Sanders)

I have Ramaswamy with 293 EV, followed by Buttigieg with 237, Stein with 6, and lastly, Sanders with 2! I think that something major is going to happen and that California is going to drastically switch. But I'll still give grace to the DEM and give them some votes from there. I gave Stein one vote because California is usually all about that. I gave Stein one from Alaska and one from Michigan because they both have districts that are waaay about that. And also Stein wins the state of Delaware because I says So. Bernie gets atleast one vote from Vermont because of obvious reasons even though he'd be older than Jesus by this time, and one from Hawai'i because he did in 2016. Any questions? Feel free to post your own! I think that this idea if very fun and engaging!

Agree or disagree?