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Newsom Pushes Memoir to Outshine Rival Political Book

2/18/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom promotes his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, set to launch February 24, and urges Campaign for Democracy PAC to buy copies to boost New York Times bestseller status.
The book is described as a personal account of his life and political journey, with anecdotes about childhood, love life, and interactions with President Donald Trump.
Newsom's email highlights his aim to surpass a competing far-right-themed book.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom promotes his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, set to launch February 24, and urges Campaign for Democracy PAC to buy copies to boost New York Times bestseller status.
The book is described as a personal account of his life and political journey, with anecdotes about childhood, love life, and interactions with President Donald Trump.
Newsom's email highlights his aim to surpass a competing far-right-themed book.