Soon after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an effort last year to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to do the same, he released an ad hyping the move.

As tense music plays, Newsom says the moment represents “a five-alarm fire for democracy” and that President Donald Trump “called Greg Abbott, who doesn’t have the courage, doesn’t have the conscience. And he has rolled over, and he said, ‘Yes, sir, and? ’”

When Fox News suggested Newsom’s use of the phrase “rolled over” was inappropriate, because Abbott uses a wheelchair, Newsom dug in: “How woke of you to ask!” his office told the network. “I’m sorry Greg’s feelings were hurt. Poor guy — we hope he recovers.”

At a speech in Hardeeville, S.C., last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom insulted both President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Yalonda M. James/S.F. Chronicle

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[–] 4 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

I don't mind the mudslinging, because Newsome seems to have competent slingers on his payroll, and the political theater helps with people who are only engaged in politics for the drama and entertainment, but fuck I hope he's not the alternative frontrunner to whomever Conservatives pick in 2028.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Many Republicans go on about woke, but has Abbott?

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I was curious. Second hit on news.google.com: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/governor-abbott-urges-republican-unity-texas-gop-convention-slams-democratic-candidates/

    Headline: Gov. Abbott urges Republican unity at Texas GOP Convention, slams Democratic candidates: "The Austin woke agenda is on the ballot"

    So I guess he does.

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