Leave it to California's out-of-touch Governor Gavin Newsom to perfectly demonstrate why Democrats lost so badly in 2024. During a recent book tour stop in Atlanta, the wannabe presidential candidate delivered one of the most cringe-worthy attempts at connecting with regular Americans we've seen in years.
Speaking to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Newsom desperately tried to convince the audience he's "just like them" by bragging about his mediocre SAT score. "I'm not trying to impress you," Newsom said, clearly trying way too hard to impress everyone. "I'm just trying to impress upon you: I'm like you. I'm no better than you. You know, I'm a 960 SAT guy."
But wait, it gets worse. Apparently realizing he might have aimed too high for his audience, Newsom doubled down: "And you know, and I'm not trying to offend anyone, you know, trying to act all there if you got 940. Literally a 960 SAT guy."
This is the same guy who attended exclusive private schools, grew up in wealth, and now governs the most expensive state in America while regular Californians flee in droves. But sure, Gavin, tell us more about how you're "just like" the working families struggling under your policies.
The painful attempt at relatability perfectly captures everything wrong with today's Democratic Party. Instead of addressing real issues like California's homelessness crisis, skyrocketing crime, or the exodus of businesses fleeing his state, Newsom's out on a vanity book tour making awkward jokes about test scores.
Meanwhile, President Trump is actually delivering results for American families - securing the border, bringing jobs back, and putting America First. No wonder Newsom's presidential dreams crashed and burned before they even got off the ground.
Here's a tip for Governor Newsom: Maybe spend less time on embarrassing book tours and more time fixing the disaster you've created in California. Though at this point, even a 1600 SAT score couldn't help him figure out how to govern competently.
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