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Gov. Gavin Newsom to be a campaign surrogate for President Biden ahead of debate
by: Iman Palm Posted: Jun 26, 2024 / 11:39 AM PDT Updated: Jun 26, 2024 / 11:53 AM PDT
rnor Gavin Newsom is slated to travel to Atlanta, Georgia to be a surrogate for the Biden campaign during the president’s upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports.
The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Newsom is “expected to appear in the so-called spin room as a feisty surrogate.”
But what is a campaign surrogate?
According to Dictionary.com, a campaign surrogate Is “someone who acts on behalf of a politician or political candidate by making public appearances, issuing statements, etc., when that person is engaged elsewhere or when that person’s image would be bolstered by certain affiliations.”
Newsom has been one of Biden’s most visible supporters, often pushing back on concerns some have about Biden, such as his age.
“I’ve seen him up close, I’ve seen him from afar, but here’s my point: It’s because of his age that he’s been so successful,” Newsom said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in February.
Newsom has long been viewed as one of the Biden-Harris top campaign surrogates, but his latest effort to show support for the current president has drawn criticism from his fellow Californians.
On Tuesday, Newsom released his State of the State address on social media and YouTube after postponing the address back in March.
Former California governors typically delivered the speech to the Legislature in person at the State Capitol, around the same time as the president’s State of the Union address.
California Republican lawmakers said that Newsom’s decision to pre-tape his speech was another example of his “dismissiveness towards them.”
“Another cowardly and classic move by Newsom delivering a prerecorded State of the State the same week as the presidential debate,” State Senator Brian Dahle, (R-Bieber), posted on X.
It’s important to note that Newsom has never been a fan of live speeches, given the difficulty his dyslexia gives him while reading from a teleprompter during a live event.
Last year, Newsom skipped the speech entirely and embarked on a statewide tour to announce a series of major policy proposals, according to the Associated Press.
While Newsom is away, the Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, will serve as Acting Governor under California’s constitution.
The first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump will be Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to attend Presidential debate as Biden surrogate
Ashley Zavala Updated: 1:09 PM PDT Jun 25, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday is slated to attend the Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Two sources close to the situation who spoke on the condition they remain anonymous confirmed the governor is scheduled to head to Atlanta for the debate as a surrogate for the Biden campaign. The New York Times reported earlier this month the campaign had asked Newsom to serve in that role in what's known as the "spin room" to speak to journalists following the debate, which is airing on CNN.
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Newsom's campaign referred KCRA 3 to the Biden campaign for comment. The Biden campaign did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
The governor's in-person attendance to the event on the East Coast will come on the heels of his pre-recorded and virtually delivered State of the State address to Californians and the state legislature in which he primarily focused on national politics.
In his speech, Newsom did not mention Trump by name but warned, "This year, we face another extraordinary moment in history — for California, for the country, and for the world. We are presented with a choice between a society that embraces our values and a world darkened by division and discrimination."
The logistics and content of the speech drew criticism from Republicans, who have blasted Newsom for diverting energy away from California issues and into national politics.
"It's a slap in the face," said James Gallagher, the Republican Assembly minority leader. "He's going off to a national debate instead of addressing the people's house and talking about the people's issues."
Thursday will mark Newsom's third appearance at a national debate within the last nine months. In November, Newsom debated Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In September, he attended the Republican Presidential debate in Southern California in his role as a surrogate for the Biden campaign.
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