Gavin Newsom is a political animal. The California governor doesn’t appear to hold any true convictions underneath his slicked-back, American Psycho -like hair, outside of an unflinching desire to win and eat Republicans for a power lunch.

In other words, he’s perfect! Bring on 2028!

The above paragraph is mostly written in jest, of course. Newsom has a strong progressive track record, signing some of the most ambitious laws in the country to raise worker wages and address carbon emissions. The two-term governor forever endeared himself to members of the LGBTQ+ community as mayor of San Francisco, when he directed the city clerk to issue marriage licenses to gay couples , even though same-sex marriage was still illegal.

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The move was quintessential Newsom, and a reason why wounded Dems are turning their eyes towards the 6-foot-3 Patrick Bateman lookalike. Classically handsome and charismatic, Newsom looks the part, and carries the necessary swagger.

Already, he’s ordered state lawmakers back to the capital for the purposes of drafting legislation to counter Trump’s expected attacks on a range of liberal priorities. As the steward of the fifth largest economy in the world , Newsom wields more economic might than most world leaders.

The last time Trump was in office, California officials filed more than 120 lawsuits challenging his administration’s actions. While blue state governors across the U.S. are promising to serve as bulwarks against Trump’s regressive agenda, Newsom stands above them all.

Perhaps that’s because of Newsom’s relentless aggression. His tenacity was on full display earlier this year, when he challenged Ron “Don’ Say Gay” DeSantis to a Fox News debate… and proceeded to destroy him in front of Sean Hannity.

“I’m the only guy here who’s a border state governor,” Newsom chided. “You’re trying to find migrants to play political games and get some news and attention so you can out-Trump Trump. How is that going for you, Ron? You’re down 41 points in your own home state.”

DeSantis, for his part, looked like he wet his pants.

The debate for Ron… did not go well!

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The most amazing part about Newsom’s debate with DeSantis is that it served no tangible purpose. The random event was born out of nothing more than Newsom’s desire to humiliate one of his top GOP counterparts.

And that’s precisely what he did.

When it comes to running for president, there is an undoubted narcissism that must buttress candidates. Anybody who thinks they’re qualified to be the leader of the free world is an unabashed egotist. The correlation is self-explanatory.

Arguably nobody on the Democratic side fulfills the qualification more than Newsom. While liberals are stereotypical softies, he is fully sociopathic.

If Democrats want to win the next election, it might be time to embrace their inner heel.

Remember: Newsom used to be married to Kimberly Guilfoyle , who’s now Don Jr.’s fiancé!

Then Newsom has even more tricks up his sleeve. His power can be used for good, such as when he signed legislation this year preventing the forced outing of students .

But it can also be used for… you don’t want to know! Newsom may not be the savior Democrats want, but he could be the villain they need.

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