Mark Halperin pushes back on the myths surrounding Gavin Newsom, arguing that Republicans oversimplify his record as governor. While critics call California a failed state, Halperin notes Newsom’s mix of successes and missteps, positioning him as more pragmatic than purely ideological. He explains why this balance places him alone in the Democrats’ top tier for 2028.

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