Unsurprisingly, there has been little indication the American progressive left perceives Newsom as deserving anything but disdain. Recent weeks have only bolstered the sense that committing to the abolition of ICE is a prerequisite for any remotely moral candidate in 2028. If Newsom fails to become that candidate, it will not be because he appeared too left-wing, but because he lacked the guts or the inclination to be anything except what he manifestly is: a preening political operator, beholden to a status quo that no longer exists.
Stop acting like he’s already the choice. He’s not. And he won’t be, because he’s a terrible fucking choice. Criticizing a terrible choice isn’t dividing anything. He’s a billionaire puppet hellbent on pretending to act tough then doing fuck all to actually change anything or stand up for anyone.