I recently had an insightful discussion with a close friend who, like me, has escaped from California. He’s a retired detective who, along with his wife, left the state a few years before our own departure in 2023. While he shares concerns about the possibility of a President Kamala Harris, he’s even more relieved that we’ve managed to avoid a President Gavin Newsom—at least for now.
My friend expressed genuine fear about the prospect of Newsom becoming president, believing it’s a very real possibility in our lifetime. His fears are well-founded. Becoming president is Newsom’s ultimate goal, and just because circumstances—and possibly Biden’s deliberate interference (yes, I believe the Bidens intentionally sabotaged things for the Democrats)—blocked him from a 2024 run, doesn’t mean he’s given up. As long as Gavin is breathing, Gavin is scheming. His aunt-by-marriage, Nancy Pelosi, is still determined to see a return on her investment in him, and we know all too well how her investments tend to pan out—left unchecked, she’s known to make it rain.
So, be afraid. Be very afraid.
On one hand, the left-leaning Los Angeles Times has chosen to mock him and pretend he wasn’t running a shadow campaign for president. It’s no secret the governor desperately wished he were in Harris’ position. Throughout the week, he wore the tight-lipped smile of a disappointed runner-up, the kind you see at the Oscars just before they cut to the winner on stage.
Newsom conducted a “kinda-sorta-but-not-really” campaign for president, traveling across the country to pitch his political vision and confront red-state politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom Newsom debated on Fox News. He aired TV ads and put up billboards promoting himself as a champion of abortion rights, and he fiercely defended Biden when few others would, especially after the president’s disastrous debate performance.
On the other hand, the L.A. Times seems intent on lulling readers into a false sense of security. They know full well that Newsom’s ambition surpasses even his hair gel budget. In fact, it almost seems like they’re egging him on.
If Harris wins the presidency in November, Newsom’s political ambitions will likely be paused for at least four years. But if she loses, it’s easy to see Newsom running as one of many candidates in a crowded field, taking on President Trump and pledging to rebuild and revitalize a shattered Democratic Party.
The media is aware of his inflated sense of importance in the political process, and this kind of coverage is just fuel for his fire. But mark my words: the more calculated and slippery Newsom becomes, the more dangerous he is, and Americans need to stay vigilant. Pay close attention to the bills he signs into law with his Democrat Supermajority. One recently passed bill offers housing subsidies to illegal immigrants so they can buy a house, while two-income couples earning six-figure salaries can’t even afford a down payment in California. Yet, the powers that be simply shrug and say, “Sucks to be you.” What Newsom endorses, as well as his maneuvers throughout the remainder of this election cycle, are telling indicators of his future ambitions.
Our Editor Bob Hoge, who remains a dissident behind California’s Blue Curtain, has made it abundantly clear that we cannot underestimate Governor Hair Gel. He’s not just slick; he’s inherently dangerous.
I—and my RedState colleagues—have criticized Newsom extensively because he’s mastered the art of appearing reasonable while, in reality, being a hardcore leftist radical. Judging by his actions—and not his scripted TV appearances—he’s shown himself to be on a personal mission to dismantle the Golden State, overseeing the exodus of hundreds of businesses seeking better opportunities, all while flashing his pearly whites at the first net migration loss from the state in over 150 years.
I don’t think he’s just another politician whose ideas I disagree with—I believe he’s genuinely dangerous. His movie-star looks and his skillful use of progressive rhetoric—if he says “we’re mindful” one more time, I might just have a coronary—captivate the Chardonnay mom crowd and energize the MSNBC/CNN circuit.
What Newsom said at the Democratic National Convention, when the delegates ceremonially anointed Kamala Harris, was prophetic. It wasn’t just for show; he meant every word. Take it as a warning.
