California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is obviously going to primary Joe Biden in 2024, announced last week his $10 million “Campaign for Democracy,” a nationwide tour to see firsthand the right-wing assaults across the nation. A lot of people pointed out that California has banned state-funded travel to more than 20 red states over their abortion bans and anti-transgender legislation and voter suppression laws. But Newsom’s broken those rules before, vacationing in Montana, so the rules don’t apply to him.
One of the big lies about conservatives opposed to teaching critical race theory in schools is that it meant they didn’t want slavery taught. Some genius at TheGrio wrote that “in places like Florida” books that even mention black people are illegal. CBS This Morning couldn’t believe that Florida might ban a book just for having a black character.
Newsom is pandering to blacks Tuesday by visiting The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration in Montgomery, Alabama. Newsom claims that Republican leaders are trying to “wipe away our history,” while he tours a museum about the black struggle.
Leaders in the @GOP are trying to wipe away our history.
Spent a powerful morning at Montgomery’s Legacy Museum with Bryan Stevenson talking about real US history and how the deep rooted racism in our country continues to seep into our politics and institutions. pic.twitter.com/yfUBtB0Pnc
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 4, 2023
Hey, he had a camera crew and everything.
No words for this vote pandering illiterate other than “stay there”.
— LibertyRings (@KarenBe31191289) April 4, 2023
Sorry Gavin. We are not the party tearing down statues or introducing 1619 material. We are not the party changing school names, or canceling historical figures.
— Martyweber (@martyweber74) April 4, 2023
Why are you like this?
— Roxanne Hoge (@RoxanneHoge) April 4, 2023
Like your Jim Crow gun laws?
— CO2 Insanity (@CO2Insanity) April 4, 2023
Gun control is rooted in racism. You are an ardent supporter of gun control. What does that say about you, Gavin?
— 𝑺𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒊𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌 (@navychick1993) April 4, 2023
The campaign continues…
— Matthew (@dropsofdopamine) April 4, 2023
Gavin the Grifter, the wealthy white elitist who exploits POC and facts for votes while ignoring his own State turned dystopia.
— SilverPatriotRedux (@ReduxPatriot) April 4, 2023
With such powerful feelings I’m sure you’re considering giving all of your money towards reparations. Thanks!!
— John Daniel (@JDSulik) April 4, 2023
Wasn’t it Democrats that opposed The Civil Rights Act of 1964?
— Warhorse Actual (@WarHorse_Actual) April 4, 2023
Shouldn’t you be focused on raising taxes more to finally break the backs of hard working people that haven’t fled the state yet?
— 805 Trojanfire (@CC85271706) April 4, 2023
You have to be the most useless governor in the nation at this point! This is in no way a good use of your time or beneficial for your constituents in California.
— Sannacali ❤️🇺🇸 (@Sannacali) April 4, 2023
I agree real history should be taught. I also believe you’re a sellout bully coward who could care less and is just pandering for votes.
— IP (@IWP1977) April 4, 2023
Why are you NOT in California? Stop running for @POTUS
— aguila12 (@aguila1801) April 4, 2023
You mean his “Campaign for Democracy” is just a 2024 campaign tour? No way.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to go on nationwide tour to learn more about right-wing assaults on the country https://t.co/tNZ4oFKjPn
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 30, 2023