This is why I have wanted Newsom to run. I have the same problems with some of his policies as many others here on Bluesky. But he seems to be the only potential candidate with the qualities needed (quick on his feet, willing to throw a punch, telegenic)…
… to break through the bubble of bullshit the media has manufactured around their political coverage. I’ve been wanting Democrats to turn the media’s glaring double standards back on them for years, decades even. But Wes Moore this Sunday let himself get pummeled with bullshit gotcha questions.
Newsom’s the first to successfully call bullshit on the ridiculous way the mainstream media has covered Trump. Since I believe we will not have a better politics until we have a better media, I’m behind him because of that and that alone.
I want EVERYONE to stop thinking about 2028. Way too early. Let's stop the advance of fascism instead.
I don’t disagree. But showing there is a viable alternative to Trump ready and waiting to lead is a big step in doing that. The media loves casting Democrats as feckless, rudderless, lacking in conviction (not without some (justification).
But having someone in a high-profile role start calling them out on their double standards and Republican-fluffing to their faces is utterly essential.
THANK YOU
I agree, the reason I’m trying to boost Pritzker is because he is doing good things, and if he’s successful, other politicians will emulate what he does which is a very good thing. We need to worry about today and 2026 first.
I’m an Illinoisan, and a JB fan. My reasons for preferring Newsom have next to nothing to do with policy. But I am happy to let the primaries decide our nominee. I’ll gladly support whoever the nominee is, given the threat Republicans pose to the future of this country.
Yes yes yes 100%
Absolutely agree!!