Newsom Goes on Offense Against GOP, Praises Biden While Stumping for Midterms

Newsom relishes attacking Republicans like DeSantis and McCarthy as Democratic attack dog
He mocked GOP focus on culture wars and transgender kids instead of substantive issues
Newsom praised Biden's deficit reduction compared to Trump and dunked on McCarthy
He travels to Chicago for Biden campaign meetings and will be active in debates
Newsom cleared his China trip with White House and contends Biden ran circles around McCarthy

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Newsom Rules Out 2024 Bid Against Harris, Cites Longtime Friendship

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9/13/2023

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9/19/2023

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Newsom Commends Andrew Cuomo's Pandemic Leadership, Denies 2024 Presidential Ambitions in Interview with Chris Cuomo

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Newsom Faces Pressure on Feinstein Replacement Pick After Vowing Black Woman Appointee

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Black Caucus Urges Newsom to Appoint Rep. Lee to Feinstein's Seat Despite 2024 Run

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