Gavin Newsom is basically untouchable, California poll says

[Demovictory9]

https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Newsom-is-basically-untouchable-poll-says-17443809.php


Newsom, who first won his gubernatorial race by more than 20 percentage points in 2018, then defeated a 2021 recall attempt by a similar margin, is leading Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle 58% to 31% in a new Public Policy Institute of California poll released Wednesday

The vote breakdown by political party strongly suggests Newsom's lead is insurmountable. Newsom is leading independent voters 55% to 35%, which is very bad news for Dahle. Furthermore, Newsom has the support of 90% of California Democrats, and in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1, that's a death knell for his opponent. No non-Democrat is going to win statewide office without garnering significant support from Democratic voters. Dahle also has support from only 81% of California Republicans, meaning Newsom is doing a better job of consolidating his party's voters than Dahle is.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

1. Sux to be you, California pukes.

[NBachers]

2. So glad I'm here in San Francisco, California.

[Demovictory9]

3. Glad to be down here in southern calif

[Tikki]

8. So thankful to be on CA Central Coast.

The Tikkis

[a kennedy]

13. Hey, where would a great place to watch a Green Bay Packer game be in San Fran??

I know, not a popular subject here in San Fran, but know a huge Packer fan who’s gonna be in your fantastic city and wanted to know. Thanks.

[NBachers]

19. Here's what I found - I'm not a sports fan, but an hour of searching turned up these. Check 'em out

https://sfinsider.sfgate.com/where-can-a-green-bay-fan-find-a-packers-bar-in-san-francisco/

Greens Sports Bar's Yelp reviews describe horrible bartenders, so forget that one.

Danny Coyle's on Lower Haight - Give 'em a call and see if they're putting the game on. http://www.dannycoyles.com/

The Ha-Ra Club http://www.harasf.com/
The Ha-Ra Club has been an icon in the Tenderloin neighborhood since 1947. Aside from drinks, the bar has pool tables and airs the NFL games on its 4K televisions. Fans cheering for any team are welcome, but Packer fans take game day to the next level here. The local Green Bay Packers Meet Up group chooses this as its place to come together and make Packer presence known. For those special occasions, such as birthday parties or group celebrations, Ha-Ra has keg tables for reservation.

Kilowatt https://kilowattbar.com/
The raised flags waving outside this bar say it all. There is a San Francisco 49ers flag and a Green Bay Packers flag attached to the same pole and flapping in the wind together. The volume at Kilowatt when the two teams are playing each other is through the roof. There are nine HD televisions around the bar so fans don’t miss a play. The dive bar atmosphere and 21 local beers on tap make it the perfect place to indulge in sports or just hang out. For those not interested in the game, there are pool tables, video games and dart boards to entertain. Kilowatt is open every day and night of the week and opens its doors early on game day.

[a kennedy]

20. Passing these on to my friend. Much appreciated....

[Just A Box Of Rain]

4. Let's put it this way...

I'm a lifelong California native who has been deeply interested in politics since I was a young child and think of myself as someone who is fairly well-informed when it comes to politics.

But if someone put a gun to my head and said "you better name Gavin Newsom's Republican opponent in the governor's race," it would be lights out for me.

Brian Dahle has zero visibility in this race.

Saying Newsom is "untouchable" is almost an understatement.

[Demovictory9]

7. Yup..don't even know what he looks like

[senseandsensibility]

15. I can tell you're a native Californian.

I'm the same and had never heard of this Dahle guy.

[Mz Pip]

21. Yep.

Never heard of him.

[patphil]

5. He's definite priming for a Presidential run; either 2024 or 2028, depending on Biden's decision.

[PortTack]

10. He will make a great president when the time comes

[NBachers]

11. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's going to be wall-to-wall coverage of the worst homeless squalor 24-7

if Gavin decides to run. "This is what Gavin Newsom presided over in California. This is what he has planned for the entire Nation. Don't let this happen to you - Vote for Donald Trump Jr."

[honest.abe]

24. Gavin is savy enough to know how to deal with that attack.

I suspect he can turn it into a positive. Something like.. here in California we actual care about those who are struggling financially. As opposed to those in some other states who ship humans out they dont want.

[Amishman]

12. I hope not, he will struggle in swing states

Would not be competitive in PA, for sure.

CA politics carries a major stigma.

He should stay and keep CA on course.

[WarGamer]

6. Yup... the PERFECT CA governor.

I worry about him nationally, though...

And would rather keep him in the Governor's Mansion here in CA.

[Initech]

9. I'm personally loving his attacks on Florida, Texas and Fox News.

Keep 'em coming!

[Xolodno]

14. The GOP completely mis-read the polls in CA during the recall.

Polls stated that the majority did not like the lock down during COVID. So they thought there was an avenue. Well guess what, sure, most weren't happy about the lockdown, I mean, come on? Who would like it? But, it was accepted because everyone knew it was the responsible thing to do. Sure as hell didn't want to be like Florida and Texas.

They thought they could knock out a rising star, but not only fail in that, but push him further. Hope they wasted a lot of money on the recall.

[senseandsensibility]

16. People on the east coast especially have no idea what's going on in California

Not only do they call it "Cali" (dead giveaway), but they think Newsom is unpopular because he was recalled. I remember one of the CNN hosts was agog because Newsom was daring to run ads in Florida, saying "but he was recalled." The guest had to remind her that it takes almost nothing to recall someone in CA, and of course he won the recall vote against Larry Elder by a huge margin.

[PCIntern]

17. Yeah....doesn't matter...

But the recall… But her emails… But Hunter’s laptop…

You get the picture…

[Polybius]

18. Cali sounds cool though

I wish NY had a cool nickname.

[haele]

22. We don't like Cali because we aren't a monolith.

NorCal is different from SoCal. The Central Valley is it's own thing altogether. There are close to five, maybe seven distinct regions within the state itself, whether you consider them regions by economics or politics.
Even within regions there are pockets and enclaves of differing political and social attitudes. The only thing in common is that there's a (grudging) dependency between all the regions that needs to remain in place if we want to remain the fifth largest economy in the world.
And for all that we Californians are supposed to be godless, I daresay there are more churches, temples, religious entities, etc per capita than in any other state.
California is a true melting pot.

Haele

[Just A Box Of Rain]

23. Some of us here in California (okay, I'm talking about me) fly into an almost irrational rage

when people refer to our fine state as "Cali."

Much like people in "the City" would get bent if you called their city "Frisco."

I HATE it.

Please. No.

[shanti]

25. Not every Californian feels this way

As a 3rd Gen Californian who has lived in both Northern and Southern Cal, it matters less than shite what one nicknames it, IMO. There are more important things to be indignant about than this. No place is perfect, but I found my 'place' in Sacramento County, and I'll be here until I die. Cheers!