Tom Steyer declined to grade Gavin Newsom's performance as California governor during a television interview
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer refused to give Governor Gavin Newsom a letter grade for his two terms in office during an interview on KCRA's 'California Politics 360' program. Steyer said he hadn't 'followed it closely enough' to provide a grade, though he acknowledged that people have come to appreciate how Newsom has stood up for California. The interview was conducted by political director Ashley Zavala.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The Hill
Washington Examiner
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The Hill
California governor candidate refuses to grade Newsom: 'I haven't followed it closely enough'
straightforward refusal to evaluate
Washington Examiner
California Democratic governor candidate declines to grade Newsom: 'I don't know'
political dodge and evasion
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- The Hill+22.4 h
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“California governor candidate refuses to grade Newsom: 'I haven't followed it closely enough'”
“California Democratic governor candidate declines to grade Newsom: 'I don't know'”
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Steyer said people appreciate how Newsom has stood up for California
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