He seems to be the very first Democrat to punch like this. Does it give him an advantage (polls suggest there is desire for this), or are we all just going crazy?

I really hope the recipe was as simple as be better ideas and be better looking while delivering content.

Edit: It isn't even content - it is memes

Charisma does too. Politics is a popularity contest. Nothing more. It's only link to governing is you've got to win the shallow, meme filled popularity contest in order to govern. Newsom gets that.

People aren't moved by "big words" in the general electorate.

This energizes them.

He isn't but he is displaying a significant ability missing from the other main contenders for leadership.

Could AOC be AOC if she played the game as facetiously as Newsom? I feel I know how he'd govern, but I think he is Machiavellian and maybe that is what we need. I am interested in your position

"THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!"

Also, the correct spelling and proper grammar was a bit disconcerting.

basic English.

It's a start.Maybe, just maybe, We'll all come together!!

Nuts is offensive on this forum.

we have to point this out on THIS, supposedly progressive, board, where one would think the offense would be understood to BE offensive, the task is tedious and disheartening. Just as is your clueless comment.

male genitalia as a synonym for courage, guts, bravery, etc???

I suppose since Dump doesn't include it on every posting, they are holding true to form....

One of the many reasons why democracy is dying – and one cannot govern with memes.

most other states and countries. He has qualities that appeal to the moron popularity contest voters: tall, photogenic, white man, full head of hair, fast on his feet at verbal sparring, etc. The smart voters know that his policies are good overall.