{"id":10293,"date":"2023-11-10T12:07:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=10293"},"modified":"2023-11-13T09:55:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T16:55:19","slug":"polls-signal-waning-support-for-newsom-and-california-democrats-as-levin-faces-scrutiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=10293","title":{"rendered":"Polls Signal Waning Support for Newsom and California Democrats as Levin Faces Scrutiny"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-eqrfn-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-eqrfn-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm gizmo:pb-9 dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-52\">\n<div class=\"p-4 gizmo:py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-[40rem] gizmo:xl:max-w-[48rem] xl:max-w-3xl } group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message peer flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words peer-[.text-message]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e8f10e34-4d3f-4cf0-8ef1-dae381af0fdc\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>A recent LA Times poll has brought to light a stark decline in Californian voter confidence in Democratic leadership, including Governor Gavin Newsom, as the state grapples with economic and social challenges a year out from the 2024 House elections.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s approval ratings have reached an all-time low, with the poll noting an 11-point decrease since February. The data shows a growing concern among California voters, 55 percent of whom believe the state is headed in the wrong direction. The top issues troubling residents include the economy, job market, inflation, and homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Mike Levin, aligned with Newsom\u2019s policies, now faces scrutiny amidst this waning support for the Democratic party. With the 2024 elections on the horizon, the poll&#8217;s findings point to potential challenges for Democratic incumbents as voter dissatisfaction simmers.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic strategy for addressing key issues such as the cost of living, public safety, and homelessness is being critically assessed as Californians express their discontent through the poll. The results suggest a demand for change and may predict a tumultuous election season ahead for the Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>This shift in public opinion is crucial for Democratic lawmakers, including Levin, who must navigate through the electorate&#8217;s expectations and address the state&#8217;s pressing issues to regain voter trust.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"hP\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-thread-perm-id=\"thread-f:1781929085473406000\" data-legacy-thread-id=\"18baaf0fea943c30\">Californians turn on Newsom one year out from House elections<\/h2>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-1628827016599793391mceBlockContainer\" valign=\"top\">\n<div id=\"m_-1628827016599793391dataBlockId-15\" class=\"m_-1628827016599793391mceText\">\n<p>Gavin Newsom and his California Democrat enablers just got a brutal reality check one year out from the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>From a new <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=fe97f71693&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3Dfe97f71693%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KlH7QvHg0oddStfRkYMzt\"><em>LA Times<\/em><\/a> poll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNewsom\u2019s standing among California voters has hit an <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=edeade040d&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3Dedeade040d%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lmMXV7BzKWMDh3HLOjVEa\">all-time low<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAn <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=240ac7e6b6&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3D240ac7e6b6%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01qI-C2OfrxNMmSnu0SPWb\">11-point slide<\/a> from February\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNewsom\u2019s decline in popularity spans nearly every major voter category\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201c55 percent of California adults think the state is going in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=56ee08c031&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3D56ee08c031%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DJPbLJMPH-_-w70c4A1S1\">wrong direction<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cJobs, the economy and inflation, and homelessness were cited as the top concerns among residents\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extreme Democrat Mike Levin has embraced Newsom and will be forced to answer for Newsom\u2019s worst failures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThe message Californians are sending couldn\u2019t be more clear \u2014 they don\u2019t want the extreme, self-serving agenda Gavin Newsom and the Sacramento swamp exemplify. One year from now, Californians will elect Republicans because they want leaders who will fix the cost of living crisis, clean up the streets and keep them safe.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-1628827016599793391mceBlockContainer\" valign=\"top\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-1628827016599793391mceBlockContainer\" valign=\"top\">\n<div id=\"m_-1628827016599793391dataBlockId-16\" class=\"m_-1628827016599793391mceText\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=8b4668dd34&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3D8b4668dd34%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vPmQtAWa0jNql74uX2P3W\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/veh3Tct8WRwYqAINFpyw8zr_Ptf3ftJsnwJGxS8ujEuxbNod4fcqTHHZzWHfb4PgSM3BT6tubzVYjoG5US3Cu-R_LvGSn9n0izCog8nUHYl0vnKg2Kwc0eEIl3OxG7b5mnj_zdA7DgZ_Olob7-r14eaOzbfLYg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5\/images\/59de38cc-ed24-1410-ad3e-73b3f0a19b1c.png\" width=\"61\" height=\"18\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Ben Petersen<\/strong><br \/>\nWestern Press Secretary<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:BPetersen@NRCC.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BPetersen@NRCC.org<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5&amp;id=df26352d09&amp;e=e66a0c48b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nrcc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D42f87a9539429db8a35d6dac5%26id%3Ddf26352d09%26e%3De66a0c48b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699642181534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RcFtjt57rpyinZQ_kilaS\">@BenNPetersen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div data-tooltip-align=\"b,c\" data-tooltip-contained=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div data-tooltip-align=\"b,c\" data-tooltip-contained=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"aau\" data-tooltip-align=\"b,c\" data-tooltip-contained=\"true\">Image Credit: Canva<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent LA Times poll has brought to light a stark decline in Californian voter confidence in Democratic leadership, including Governor Gavin Newsom, as the state grapples with economic and social challenges a year out from the 2024 House elections. 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