Newsom Launches Gubernatorial Exploratory Committee
The LA Times is reporting that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson has opened an exploratory committee today in his quest to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s hardly "breaking news," since Newsom is obviously an ambitious politician. But it’s still sure to cause some movement in the Democrat camp. There’s already buzz that several high-profile Democrats may give Newsom a run for his money in a primary. The most obvious challengers would be Lt. Governor John Garamendi, Attorney General (and former governor) Jerry Brown, and fellow mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The Times is speculating that Newsom will make a final decision about his race by the end of the year.
Governor Newsom is certainly the last thing California needs during this chaotic time in our state’s history. After all, it was Newsom who publicly defied Proposition 22 by marrying homosexual couples, provoking the disastrous California Supreme Court ruling regarding marriage. Whether Proposition 8 (the marriage constitutional amendment) passes in November will be a real test… Read More