Newsom on Democrats: ‘I don’t know what the party is’
- Gavin Newsom expressed uncertainty about the Democratic Party's identity, stating, "I don’t know what the party is."
- He criticized the party for failing to reflect on its losses in the 2024 elections, emphasizing the need for introspection to avoid repeating mistakes.
- Progressives have raised concerns about Newsom's recent podcast, where he invited conservative guests and described the Democratic brand as "toxic."
- Despite calling for reflection, Newsom refrained from critiquing Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, indicating it would be unfair.
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Newsom Says Democrats Lack Self-Reflection After 2024 Defeat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging his own party to confront its 2024 election losses with honest self-examination, warning that without serious introspection, Democrats are destined to fail again. In an exclusive interview with The Hill published on April 22, Newsom said Democratic leaders have yet to engage in a deep exploration of why they lost the White House, failed to reclaim the House, and saw their Senate majority evaporate in Novemb…


‘I don’t know what the party is’: Newsom complains Democrats are missing a message
Governor Gavin Newsom is leaving office in 2026. Many anticipate he’ll launch a White House bid
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