Clintonian

[Jolly]

I think this is Newsom's turn to the center...

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/newsom-california-homelessness-democrats-blame-judges

[George K]

He's running.

It'll be interesting to see him defend his record.

[Mik]

He will not win over a lot of independents. That's his weakness.

[taiwan_girl]

Definitely moving his position as he angles for higher office.

"Gov. Gavin Newsom said criticism of California’s tough Covid-19 restrictions was valid and he would have taken an entirely different approach, given what he knows now about the pandemic."

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/10/newsom-covid-california-00114888

[George K]

@taiwan_girl said in Clintonian:

"Gov. Gavin Newsom said criticism of California’s tough Covid-19 restrictions was valid and he would have taken an entirely different approach, given what he knows now about the pandemic."

See my questions about what was right and what was wrong.

Of course, the cynic in me is suggesting that he's trying to justify his dinner at the "outdoor" French Laundry restaurant.

[Mik]

Given what he knows now? Doesn’t that call his judgement as a leader into question? Everyone has great hindsight. It’s foresight that counts.

See high speed rail.

[George K]

@Mik said in Clintonian:

See high speed rail.

See U-Haul rentals.