email from Gavin Newsom today (email actually included this gif)

[IcyPeas]

Thanks to the new budget signed by Gavin Newsom:

1. 23 million Californians will get up to $1,050, the largest tax rebate in California history.

2. California is the FIRST and ONLY state in the nation offering universal access to health care coverage.

3. We are making our own insulin in California.

4. Universal preschool, free school meals, expanded before and after school programs.

5. $53.9 billion in new investments to fight fire, drought, and the climate crisis.

6. Billions in investments to address homelessness, infrastructure projects, and youth suicide reporting and prevention.

7. The largest gun buyback program in the nation.

California is leading the way.

Let’s keep it blue in 2022.

Team Newsom

[Lovie777]

1. K & R . . .

[cate94]

2. Wow!

[blue neen]

3. Gavin Newsom is getting "it".

Newsom and John Fetterman leading the way for Democrats to get their message out!!

[Mr.Bill]

10. There are still places in California

where it's not that expensive to live. Think north and inland. You won't have San Diego's climate, but a house won't cost a million dollars.

[jimfields33]

12. I think quite a bit of the population are moving elsewhere

That will eventually help housing and cost of housing.

[Liberty Belle]

40. And if you move to a red (cheaper) part of CA you can help elect more Dems to Congress.

[Mr.Bill]

42. This is true.

I live in a county in the northern part of the wine country. When I moved here in '91 it was solid red. It is now blue. It takes time, but it is a definite trend. A lot of it is baby boomers from Silicon Valley retiring here. Also work-from-home is bringing people here. Not so much to affect property values very much, but enough to elect Democrats. Our County Supervisors are nearly all Democratic now. The same thing is happening in nearby counties.

[Coventina]

4. Maybe I'll make a run for the border.....(I'm in AZ)

Even if I live in Bumfuck, CA, I'll have more rights than I do here in urban AZ.....

with jealousy,

Coventina

[OMGWTF]

5. California is about 15 years ahead of the rest of the country.

I sure AF hope we can hang on until the slow learner states catch up.

[Gregory Peccary]

13. Since Trump arrived, America has went back in time a good 60 years

So Cali is actually about 75 years ahead now

[ARPad95]

33. I went to college in southwestern PA from rural NY in the 1970s and the PA locals were at least

10 years behind the times even then.

[AllyCat]

6. Wish I could afford it. I'd move.

Here in Wisconsin, we have a $3B surplus and the stupid GQP won’t let us spend any money on schools until they get a veto-proof majority against Evers. Then they can give all the money to their friends.

[OMGWTF]

18. Lucky me from the Pacific NW gets to spend Dec-March in Palm Springs, CA

I love it there so much, but not right now because it's 111F today.

[Farmer-Rick]

48. If I could move my farm to California, I would

But my 14 acre farm would cost millions to recreate in California. What costs $300,000 here in TN, cost millions in California.

My daughter lives in LA and I'm glad because she won't be exposed to the Christian human sacrifice laws.

[Scottie Mom]

7. I've lived in Calif for nearly 60 years.

Ronnie Raygun sucked, but Gavin Newsom totally has his shit together.

[C Moon]

11. And I think a big part of his success is not trusting the GOP.

They tried to have him removed, but failed miserably.
They have tried to frame him time and again, but fail each time.
But they will continue to try to ruin his career, but he seems to understand that and always keeps on an eye out for their lies.

[live love laugh]

8. "Keep it blue in 2022" love it ‼️

[calimary]

15. That's a GREAT campaign slogan!

Keep it blue in twenty-twenty-two!

[OMGWTF]

19. THIS! THIS! THIS!

[calimary]

44. Pass it on, Pass it on, Pass it on!

And repeat - BECAUSE it’s necessary.

[Turbineguy]

9. The Republican Platform:

1. NOTHING

2 NOTHING

3. NOTHING

4. NOTHING

5. NOTHING

6. NOTHING

7. MORE GUNZ

[niyad]

14. #8: controlling women.

[Sky Jewels]

16. Also

BURN BOOKS

TEACH FALSE VERSIONS OF HISTORY

PUT RELIGIOUS NUTTERY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENY CLIMATE CHANGE

KILL PEOPLE BY LYING ABOUT COVID AND VACCINES

FOMENT VIOLENCE AGAINST GAY, TRANS, BLACK, BROWN, ASIAN, ETC., PEOPLE

DESTROY THE CONSTITUTION

STEAL ELECTIONS

[OMGWTF]

23. The Republican Party is the Anti-Christ

[Hermit-The-Prog]

32. That's the radicalized Republican party (aka, American Taliban) platform.

Of course, they also believe women are property.

See, e.g., https://valerietarico.com/2012/11/04/the-bible-says-yes-to-legitimate-rape-and-rape-babies/

[overleft]

29. They are coming for your Social Security etc!!!!

[SWBTATTReg]

17. How do the rest of us become honorary California residents? Wow. What a progressive governor.

You all in Calif. are so lucky, but you did work at it, electing such a decent and smart governor. Congrats!

[vanlassie]

21. Become Patrons! Donate to Gavin.

Your state will benefit by our modeling!

[tishaLA]

49. Not just Gov Newsom

we also have supermajorities in the state assembly and state senate and unless I'm mistaken not a single repub holds a statewide office in CA. We dedicate ourselves to electing progressives up and down the ballot.

[Cha]

20. Kick for your Gov! TY

Focus!
Please Fight to Save Our Democracy💙 in 2022 & 2024!

[KPN]

22. Awesome. Isn't there some political history of California

leading where the nation eventually goes?

If not, let’s make it so!:

[catchnrelease]

41. Yes it does!

I just read an article last week about that very thing. It gave examples of how a specific event/law etc happened in CA, then something like 15 yrs later the rest of the country started doing same. I just tried to find it and no luck so far. It was interesting as it was really true. I think the article was in something like The Atlantic, or The Nation or some other magazine. If I can find it will come back and post the link.

We may not do everything right here, but you won't get me to leave!! All of the complainers can head on back to Texas or up to Idaho!

[calimary]

45. Found it:

https://medium.com/s/state-of-the-future/americas-paralyzed-politics-today-is-california-s-15-years-ago-5fc9c50eebc3

[catchnrelease]

47. That's exactly the one!!

I thought it was an older article. Mary you are amazing! Thanks for looking/posting, I've bookmarked it.

[Saoirse9]

24. I want to move to California n/t

[NBachers]

25. I always thought an Allied States Trading Alliance would be a good idea- California, Oregon,

Washington, and any other states & Districts or Protectorates who'd like to create an economic and political alliance.

Meanwhile, Donate to Gavin here, and help our rising tide lift all Alliance boats: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/69608

[liberalla]

26. WOW! That's pretty incredible! Lucky Californians!

And very impressive Gov. Newsom!

[SleeplessinSoCal]

51. It is not just Newsom.

He's got a Democratic legislature!!!

[Faux pas]

27. Kickin'

[xxqqqzme]

28. I really scored this year.

I mean I really, really scored. With the newly redrawn districts, we lost king con loving michelle steele and scored Katie Porter. I finally have a Representative in Congress.

[SunSeeker]

36. You must be in my district. I am delighted to have Katie Porter representing me here in OC.

I live in a pretty red neighborhood. They are losing their shit.

[calimary]

46. Katie Porter. Wish we could clone her!

I’m definitely a fan!

Up here in Oregon district 5, our DINO Congressman is, happily enough, on the way out. Jamie McLeod-Skinner beat him in the primary. Our Indivisible group worked hard for her and she won decisively! On to even better in November!

[JuJuChen]

30. I lucked out living in San Diego

[Upthevibe]

31. IcyPeas.....

Thank you for posting.

I'm relieved I live in this state.

I'm so horrified when I see what's going on in other states in the country.

[aggiesal]

34. I live in Chula Vista. All this is great, but we really need to start investing in ...

Water Desalinization Plants infrastructure, up & down the coast, or all the money we get back in the world won't matter
if we have to pay $$$'s just for water.
We need Water Desalinization Plants now.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

39. I have been to Curasao, the fresh water was pumped out of the land

to grow sugar cane. Salt water moved in. They have a desalinization plant that supplies everyone fresh water.

[zentrum]

35. I'm imagining

...him running for President, if Biden decides not to run.

[UTUSN]

37. K&R

[progressoid]

38. If you listen to Fox, California is all homeless and drug addicts.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

52. We've got it all!

Braintrusts to the unemployable. Cattle ranches to Avocado farms. Surfing in summer to skiing in winter.

And home to the most spectacular redwoods on the planet.

Fingers crossed.

[Bluesaph]

43. I love California. But...

Where is this preschool stuff? Need it bad.

[tishaLA]

50. Free community college, too

(within income guidelines)--and programs to facilitate their entry into the UC and Cal State systems.

[YoshidaYui]

53. I love my state

I love our governor!