Gavin Newsom trashes California’s Dem choices for governor; could Republicans win?  

Gavin Newsom is not thrilled with California’s remaining choices for governor. This race is getting really interesting now that Eric Swalwell, the ostensible front-runner among the Dems, has had to exit the race amid sexual misconduct allegations. But the problem is, Newsom thinks the other choices are all terrible. 

He privately slammed them all, according to CNN.  

Newsom said that former Congresswoman Katie Porter would drive business away from the state. He dislikes San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the most moderate guy in the race, for personal reasons. He similarly has beef with Antonio Villaraigosa, and he doesn’t like Xavier Becerra either.

Tom Steyer, the far-left billionaire and political activist, is currently leading the pack, though Newsom has understandable concerns about whether he could win — and whether he can govern effectively if he does. 

That’s the Democratic side, but of course, the California election doesn’t have sides at all: the top two candidates in........

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