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What’s it, Democrats? ‘Newsom ought to keep put’ or ‘We’d like youthful presidential candidates’?
Letters to the Editor
15 November 2023
To the editor: Once I examine California voters’ displeasure with Governor Gavin Newsom’s out-of-state exercise, I’d guess that the majority of those similar voters are involved about President Biden’s age and his capacity to run for re-election.
If the will is to have youthful, extra dynamic leaders, then growing these politicians into world leaders would require some exercise outdoors of a single state.
The democratic management bench is extremely empty. If Newsom is unable to steer the state and construct his nationwide and worldwide stature, he most likely will not be presidential candidate anyway. However there may be little hurt in letting him attempt.
Dan Gense, Hermosa Seaside
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To the editor: It is true that politicians prefer to be coy about whether or not they’re actually eager about operating for the White Home. True, this will have an effect on their capacity to do their job.
However there’s a rather more essential actuality right here. We’re in critical hazard of electing former President Trump in 2024. We completely can’t enable this to occur.
Presently, Biden’s approval score is under 40%. Most undecided voters would seemingly select Trump after they think about that Biden can be 86 on the finish of his second time period. In most polls, Trump runs neck and neck with Biden.
Trump could be convicted of something and nonetheless seem triumphant and extra harmful than ever.
A sturdy 56-year-old with a stable observe report, Newsom is our greatest hope to retire Trump as soon as and for all.
George Shea, Studio Metropolis