It seems like he's been on a warpath in recent months, attempting to tackle Trump in as many positions as possible. I've at least noticed him a lot more on social media than other politicians. I think the way he's positioning himself is smart.

I don't think he's good though. He says a lot that seems to be alright, but i agree with you. He gives me politician vibes like the majority of american and canadian politicians. In it for the money and power. Tbh I feel like the whole system needs to be replaced.

I'm well aware of the lesser-of-two-evils / voting-as-harm-reduction argument. I even accept it in some cases (eg, I'd be willing to vote for Pritzker, even though he's a billionaire nepo baby who used inherited wealth to buy his way into politics)

I'm not willing to extend it to Newsom. he is not "harm reduction". he is promoting harm against trans people.

Newsom said in an interview that he thought trans people should maybe be forced to wait until 25 years old before they're allowed to medically transition

that's rooted in bullshit science about "your brain keeps developing until you're 25"

but Newsom agrees with the Oklahoma Republican Party on that subject

here is the record of the bill Newsom just vetoed. it passed the state assembly with 78% of the vote, and the state senate with 75% of the vote.

he's supposedly a Democrat...and yet he's in opposition to something that other Democrats in California overwhelmingly supported. and meanwhile he's in agreement with the fucking Oklahoma Republican Party?

to quote Black Panther - is this your king? is this your "harm reduction"?

also, separate from my personal dislike of him, if Newsom is the nominee in 2028 he will lose. I don't like making political predictions but I feel pretty confident in that one. so even if you believe that political principles are for suckers and the only thing that matters is having a warm body in the office with a (D) next to their name...you should still oppose Newsom.

But this shows he is against progress and supports positions that cause active harm. We have to choose a different option to get change.

I made that mistake with Biden in 2020 and now realize we would now be better off if Trump had won. I'm not doing that again. No more shitty Democrats paving the way for even worse Republicans.