Kellyanne Conway on Gavin Newsom's Podcast Strategy and 2024 Presidential Race

Gavin Newsom's Podcast Appearance

• 💡 Kellyanne Conway suggests Gavin Newsom's appearance on Ben Shapiro's podcast was an attempt to "school and rule" the host, rather than a genuine engagement.
• 🎯 This strategy is seen as a potential bid for the White House, but Conway argues it's flawed because it relies on changing fundamental positions, which is easily exposed by cameras and recordings.

Authenticity vs. Shifting Positions

• 🔑 Conway contrasts Newsom's approach with Donald Trump's strategy of authenticity and consistency.
• 🗣️ Trump's success is attributed to voters associating him with clear, repeated principles like building the wall, cutting taxes, and pursuing peace through strength.
• 🚫 She argues that changing one's stance based on the forum is not an effective way to connect with America.

Newsom's Challenges in a General Election

• 📊 Conway questions Newsom's viability in a general election, citing California's high homelessness rate (28-29%) and high unemployment.
• ⚠️ She points out the irony of California's chief of water having no water during recent fires, highlighting potential leadership and resource management issues.

Political Strategy and Competition

• 🤔 Conway finds Newsom's strategy confusing, noting that most liberals avoid conservative media, while Newsom's moderate stance on issues like ICE alienates the hard left and the right.
• 🚀 She acknowledges that Newsom might see an opening in the Democratic primary due to a lack of strong competition, but believes his attempt to "practice his transition to the middle" for the general election is outdated.
• 📢 The overall Democratic party is seen as being hurt by shifting positions on issues like ICE, with Newsom being indicative of this trend.