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 | Reply
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 | Reply
Regarding Mayor Mamdani ...
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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 ...
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 | Reply
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