Gavin Newsom Compared to Patrick Bateman by Jonathan Karl on The Rubin Report

The "American Psycho" Comparison

• 🎯 Jonathan Karl of ABC News directly asked Gavin Newsom about comparisons to Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho."
• 💬 The transcript highlights that this comparison is a common observation made on the internet, with even comedians noting the resemblance.
• 🎭 Newsom's reaction to the comparison is described as him being glad he still has some humor left, acknowledging the rough nature of the business.

Newsom as a Potential Presidential Candidate

• ⚡ Dave Rubin discusses the field of potential Democratic presidential candidates, including JB Pritsker, Kamala Harris, AOC, and Cory Booker.
• 👎 Rubin expresses a strong aversion to most of these candidates, stating he would least want to hang out with them.
• 🍷 In contrast, he suggests that having a beer or wine with Gavin Newsom in Napa might be somewhat entertaining, despite acknowledging Newsom is an "awful irredeemable liar" with "no soul."
• ⚖️ When comparing Newsom to other California Democrats like Katie Porter and Adam Schiff, Rubin implies Newsom might be a more palatable option.