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Gavin Newsom says Democrats should be more 'culturally normal'

Newsom urges Democrats to focus on economic issues like electricity, childcare, and housing costs, citing voter stress and polling shifts in favor of affordability concerns.

  • On Monday, Gavin Newsom told CNN's Inside Politics that Democrats should focus less on pronouns and identity politics and prioritize economic concerns like electricity bills and housing. The remarks aim to shift party emphasis to issues affecting voters' daily lives.
  • On Tuesday, CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten noted that Newsom's odds from Kalshi fell from 37% in November to 28%, with Google searches dropping since August.
  • Following a remark to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Newsom said `I'm like you`, citing a 960 SAT score and dyslexia, which drew criticism from Sen. Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity.
  • Debate within the party centers on whether Democrats will adopt Newsom's call for a cultural shift, emphasizing economic issues as seen in 2025 campaigns, according to Ken Martin, DNC Chair.
  • Beyond messaging, state-level challenges like homelessness increased by 30,000 and California hosts 24% of the nation's homeless population during Newsom's national book tour.
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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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