Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public slugfests with the governors of Texas and Florida over immigration and abortion is generating important national attention. But perhaps even more importantly — assuming he has further political aspirations — his more aggressive demeanor is endearing him to influential Democratic insiders.
“I’m glad he’s speaking up. I like that,” said Larry Drake, chairman of the Rockingham County, New Hampshire Democratic committee. “Activists will notice.”
“I certainly noticed,” added Scott Brennan, Iowa Democratic national committeeman and former state party chairman.
