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California's Newsom Criticized: Super Bowl Billboard Sparks Debate

2/4/2026

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The California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA) launched a Times Square billboard during Super Bowl week that compares California Governor Gavin Newsom to the New York Jets.
Critics say California spent $24 billion on homelessness, yet the crisis persists and taxes remain high.
CABIA founder Tom Manzo said, "Before trying to quarterback national politics, Gavin Newsom should take a hard look at how his game plan worked out in California."

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The California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA) launched a Times Square billboard during Super Bowl week that compares California Governor Gavin Newsom to the New York Jets.
Critics say California spent $24 billion on homelessness, yet the crisis persists and taxes remain high.
CABIA founder Tom Manzo said, "Before trying to quarterback national politics, Gavin Newsom should take a hard look at how his game plan worked out in California."