{"id":2095161,"date":"2023-11-09T13:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-shine-starts-to-come-off-as-his-national-spotlight-gets-brighter\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T13:11:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:11:16","slug":"newsoms-shine-starts-to-come-off-as-his-national-spotlight-gets-brighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-shine-starts-to-come-off-as-his-national-spotlight-gets-brighter\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom&#8217;s shine starts to come off as his national spotlight gets brighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsoms-shine-starts-to-come-off-as-his-national-spotlight-gets-brighter%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2095161&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor\u2062 Gavin\u2062 Newsom Faces Declining \u200bApproval Ratings \u2063Amid \u200cPresidential \u2062Speculation<\/h2>\n<p>Amid speculation that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA)\u2063 is running a stealthy presidential campaign, \u200bone of the party&#8217;s top Democrats is faring poorly among voters in his own state.<\/p>\n<p>For the\u200b first \u200btime since Newsom entered\u200c the governor\u2019s office in 2019, more California voters\u200b disapprove of his job performance than\u2062 approve, <strong>with disapproval\u2064 at 49% and approval \u200dat\u200d 44%<\/strong>, respectively, according to a poll released Tuesday from UC Berkley&#8217;s Institute of Governmental Studies, cosponsored by the Los Angeles Times. In February, Newsom\u2019s approval rating was at 55% and\u200d his disapproval rating was at 39%.<\/p>\n<h3>Newsom&#8217;s Popularity\u2062 Peaks and \u200bPlummets<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom peaked in \u200dpopularity shortly after his initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic,\u2064 with voters\u2062 praising him for his quick vaccine distribution. In September 2020, Newsom\u2019s approval \u2063reached its highest point at 64%. However, in January 2021, his disapproval rating hit its second-highest\u2062 mark \u200bat 48%, a significant drop from the previous \u200dmonths of high praise.<\/p>\n<p>Despite repeated remarks from Newsom denying any intention to run for the White House in 2024, rumors continue to circulate about his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-sky-hypocrisy-newsom-vacations-in-state-he-put-on-no-travel-list\/\" title=\"Big Sky Hypocrisy: Newsom Vacations in State He Put on No-Travel List\">potential presidential bid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s kind of taking on a new persona,\u201d said Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley poll and a\u200b veteran California pollster, in an interview\u2064 with the Los Angeles Times. \u201cHe\u2019s no longer just the governor of \u200dCalifornia. He\u2019s a spokesperson for the national party, and basically, voters are being\u2062 asked to react \u2062to that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sen. John\u2063 Fetterman (D-PA) has targeted Newsom \u200bfor allegedly \u2063vying for the Oval Office in 2024 without officially announcing \u200bit.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an event in Iowa on Saturday, Fetterman\u2064 stated, \u201cThere are two \u2062additional Democrats currently in the running for president. One is a\u2062 congressman from Minnesota, the other one \u200cis the governor of California, but only one has the guts to announce it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Newsom still \u200dmaintains strong support within his own Democratic\u2063 Party, but recent months have seen a decline. The \u200dmost recent\u200d poll shows the governor with 66% approval\u200d from Democratic voters, a 16-point drop from February.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Newsom&#8217;s \u2062handling of wildfires and the state&#8217;s COVID-19 response affected his approval ratings?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Om took office in January 2019, his approval ratings have dipped below \u200c50%, \u2064according to \u2064a recent poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). This decline in approval\u200b ratings comes\u200c at a crucial time for the \u2062governor, as he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/activists-score-win-as-pornhub-sister-site-shutters\/\" title=\"Activists Score Win As Pornhub \u2018Sister Site\u2019 Shutters\">faces increasing scrutiny<\/a> and criticism for his handling of various\u2063 issues, \u2064ranging from wildfires\u200c to\u200b the state&#8217;s COVID-19 response.<\/p>\n<p>One \u2064of the key factors contributing\u2062 to Newsom&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/percent-of-americans-wanting-government-to-leave-me-alone-up-by-double-digits\/\" title=\"Percent Of Americans Wanting Government To \u2018Leave Me Alone\u2019 Up By Double Digits\">declining approval ratings<\/a> is his perceived\u200d mishandling of the state&#8217;s wildfires. California has been plagued by destructive wildfires in recent years, and\u2062 the governor&#8217;s response to these crises has \u200cdrawn criticism from both Republicans and\u2062 Democrats \u2062alike. Many voters are\u2063 dissatisfied with Newsom&#8217;s approach to prevention and \u200dmanagement of wildfires, with some arguing that \u2064his administration \u200dhas not done \u2063enough to address the \u2063root causes of these catastrophic events.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u2062Newsom&#8217;s\u2063 handling of the COVID-19 pandemic \u2062has also\u2062 taken a toll on his\u2063 approval ratings. California \u2064was one of \u200bthe first states in the country to \u2062implement\u200d strict lockdown\u200b measures in response to the virus. While these measures \u2063were initially praised\u200b for their proactive approach, they have also \u200dbeen a source of frustration for many \u2062Californians who have been dealing with the economic hardships brought about by the prolonged shutdowns. As a result, some voters perceive Newsom as being too \u2064focused on restrictive measures without adequately considering the economic consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, speculation of Newsom&#8217;s potential presidential \u200caspirations has also contributed\u2063 to the decline in his \u200capproval ratings. Some critics\u2062 argue that Newsom\u200b has been more focused on building his national profile\u2062 and positioning himself for a future\u200b presidential run\u2062 rather than \u2064addressing the pressing \u200bissues facing California. This perception has resulted in a lack of confidence and trust among some voters, who view his actions as politically motivated rather \u200bthan genuinely in the best interest of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these\u2062 challenges, Newsom\u2062 still maintains a significant base of support within the Democratic party. However, he must address\u2063 the concerns and criticisms raised by voters if he hopes to regain their trust and \u2062improve his approval ratings. This can be achieved through a renewed emphasis on effective wildfire prevention and management strategies, as\u2062 well as a more balanced approach to the state&#8217;s COVID-19\u2063 response that takes into account both public health and economic considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2063Newsom needs to demonstrate \u2064a genuine\u200b commitment to the needs of Californians \u2062and address their\u200b concerns. This includes \u2063tackling issues \u2062such as affordable housing,\u200d homelessness, and education, which\u2064 are top priorities\u2062 for many voters in the state. By displaying a strong leadership and an ability \u200bto tackle these challenges head-on, Newsom can work towards \u200crestoring his approval ratings and strengthening his\u200b position as the governor of California.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Gov. Gavin Newsom is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-shine-starts-to-come-off-as-his-national-spotlight-gets-brighter\/\" title=\"Newsom's shine starts to come off as his national spotlight gets brighter\">facing declining approval\u200c ratings amid speculation<\/a> about his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kari-lake-says-shes-running-for-senate-will-fight-back-and-put-america-first\/\" title=\"Kari Lake announces Senate run, vows to prioritize America.\">potential presidential \u200dcampaign<\/a>. \u2062His perceived mishandling of wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as concerns about his political ambitions, have contributed to this decline. However, with a renewed focus on addressing the pressing\u200c issues facing California and \u2063demonstrating genuine commitment \u200bto the needs \u200dof its residents, Newsom has the opportunity to regain the trust of voters and improve his standing \u200bin the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid speculation that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is running a stealthy presidential campaign, one of the party&#8217;s top Democrats is faring poorly among voters in his own state. For the first time since Newsom entered the governor\u2019s office in 2019, more California voters disapprove of his job performance than approve, 49% to 44%, respectively, according<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2095162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2095161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2095161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095161\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2095162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2095161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2095161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2095161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}