As the clout of Latino voters continues to grow in California, the governor's race could hinge on which candidate appeals most to this critical slice of the electorate.
The California
Professional Firefighters (CPF) endorsed Newsom for governor, praising
Newsom’s support for firefighters while he served as mayor of San
Francisco. The CPF union also took a
subtle shot at Antonio Villaraigosa. While Villaraigosa served as mayor of
Los Angeles, the city fire department underwent a period of steep budget cuts
and staff reductions as the city struggled financially during the recession,
drawing criticism from the city’s firefighters union.
“At a time when California faces a grave and growing threat from
fire and other natural disaster, it’s essential that the next governor offer
more than lip service to public safety,” Lou Paulson, president of California
Professional Firefighters, said in a statement released Friday. “Throughout his
public life, Newsom has built a record of standing up for public safety and the
men and women on the front lines, even in tough times. He has earned our
endorsement.”
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| Newsom and Former President Bill Clinton |
Newsom was the force behind 2016’s Proposition 63, which outlaws the possession of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, requires background checks for people buying bullets, makes it a crime not to report lost or stolen guns and provides a process for taking guns from people convicted of a felony.
California Nurses Association opens independent expenditure committee to support Gavin
Newsom for California governor. The nurses already have endorsed him and are
major advocates for a state-sponsored single-payer health care program.
Newsom called on President Trump to resign over his reported labeling of Haiti, El
Salvador and African countries as “shithole countries” in an Oval Office
meeting.
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