Thursday, March 05, 2026

Newsom to Mamdani: 'I know how this love story ends'

The California governor, who once said he would approach Trump with "an open hand, not a closed fist," has since taken a markedly more combative posture.

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... Gavin Newsom on Thursday cautioned Zohran Mamdani -- who has developed a surprisingly amicable relationship with Donald Trump -- against getting played by the president. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-05 10:17 PM

At this point in time, Gov Newsom looks to be trying to be appealing nationally, while Mayor Mamdani looks to be appealing to the people he serves in NYC.

Is this a good strategy for Gov Newsom, i.e., castigating the people being served?

Time will tell.



#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-05 10:20 PM

Regarding Mayor Mamdani ...

Manhattan Transfer - Boy From New York City (1981)
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Lyrics excerpt ...

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...
Ooo wah, ooo wah cool, cool kitty
Tell us about the boy from New York City

Ooo wah, ooo wah c'mon kitty
Tell us about the boy from New York City

He's kind of tall
He's really fine
Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine
And he's neat
And oh so sweet
And just the way he looked at me
He swept me off my feet

Ooo whee, you ought to come and see
How he walks
And how he talks

Ooo wah, ooo wah cool, cool kitty
Tell us about the boy from New York City

He's really down
And he's no clown
He has the finest penthouse I've ever seen in town
And he's cute
In his mohair suit
And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot
Ooo whee, say you ought to come and see
His dueling scar
And brand new car ...



#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-05 11:24 PM

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