Newsom’s Wide Lead Has Some Worried That Californians Won’t Know Where He Stands Before Election Day
Gubernatorial front-runner Gavin Newsom is comfortable enough with his chances that he can be vague on his stances. Newsom did come out in favor of instituting a single-payer system during the primary, but later warned it would be unlikely for him accomplish it during his first term as governor.
The New York Times:
For Gavin Newsom, A Stealth Run For California Governor
He may seem hesitant to say it, but Gavin Newsom wants your vote for governor of California. Really. Mr. Newsom took the stage to cheers in the hot afternoon sun in Orange County the other day. For 20 minutes, he talked about the Democratic candidates for Congress and the California Legislature. He talked about President Trump. He talked about poverty, homelessness, immigration and global warming. (Nagourney and Arango, 9/26)