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Newsom Slams Democrats for Weak Compromise Ahead of Midterms

11/10/2025

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Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, criticized Senate Democrats for compromising to reopen the federal government, undermining Election Day momentum.
Newsom spoke at a global investors summit and said Democrats are reverting to old strategies instead of pursuing new opportunities.
He highlighted leading Proposition 50 to redraw districts, framing himself as a key voice against Republican tactics and U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, criticized Senate Democrats for compromising to reopen the federal government, undermining Election Day momentum.
Newsom spoke at a global investors summit and said Democrats are reverting to old strategies instead of pursuing new opportunities.
He highlighted leading Proposition 50 to redraw districts, framing himself as a key voice against Republican tactics and U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.