Newsom calls biological men in women's sports 'deeply unfair' in podcast with conservative activist

Michie · Mar 6, 2025

Newsom's podcast is an attempt to 'reframe' his political presence amid rumors he may run for president in 2028

Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom put distance between himself and his party, and found common ground with influential conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk when the term-limited California governor and possible 2028 presidential contender agreed that biological men in women's sports is "deeply unfair."

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Newsom calls biological men in women's sports 'deeply unfair' in podcast with conservative activist

Gov. Gavin Newsom agrees with conservative activist Charlie Kirk that trans women in women's sports is "unfair," just days after a trans athlete in California took home several wins.

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RileyG · Mar 6, 2025

Maybe he’s finally seeing the light, eh?

Michie · Mar 6, 2025

I’m a bit more pessimistic. Seems more about overhauling his image.

RileyG · Mar 6, 2025

Michie said:
I’m a bit more pessimistic. Seems more about overhauling his image.

Eh? He’s the governor of California. You definitely aren’t wrong!

Michie · Mar 6, 2025

RileyG said:
Eh? He’s the governor of California. You definitely aren’t wrong!

It’s all about the career/bottom line in the end when it comes to politicians and business. They go where they think the profit is and will change to suit.

RileyG · Mar 6, 2025

Michie said:
It’s all about the career/bottom line in the end when it comes to politicians and business. They go where they think the profit is and will change to suit.

Yup. They want votes so they can stay in office, me thinks.

Arcangl86 · Mar 6, 2025

He's prepping for a run in 2028. One of the few constants of American politics is that a major loss usually results in the losing party going more to the right.

RileyG · Mar 6, 2025

Arcangl86 said:
He's prepping for a run in 2028. One of the few constants of American politics is that a major loss usually results in the losing party going more to the right.

Imagine California becoming Republican? That would be a day when pigs fly!

Arcangl86 · Mar 7, 2025

RileyG said:
Imagine California becoming Republican? That would be a day when pigs fly!

Who said anything about becoming Republican? Newsome is just going to the right of the rest of the Democratic party. The Republican party is so far right now there is plenty of room to do that and still be to the left of them.

RileyG · Mar 7, 2025

Arcangl86 said:
Who said anything about becoming Republican? Newsome is just going to the right of the rest of the Democratic party. The Republican party is so far right now there is plenty of room to do that and still be to the left of them.

Ok. You mean less radical? Do I understand you correctly?

Arcangl86 · Mar 7, 2025

RileyG said:
Ok. You mean less radical? Do I understand you correctly?

No. Mostly because I don't think there is anything "radical" about the current mainstream of the Democratic party.

RileyG · Mar 7, 2025

Arcangl86 said:
No. Mostly because I don't think there is anything "radical" about the current mainstream of the Democratic party.

Ok. I respect your opinion.

Take care

Michie · Mar 8, 2025

Maher praises Newsom's 'tack to the center' as Dem gov speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports

HBO's Bill Maher celebrated Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom's "switch" on the issue of trans athletes competing in women's sports, something he called "deeply unfair."

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Michie · Mar 8, 2025

Dems 'sickened' by Newsom's comments on men in women's sports; conservatives skeptical

California s Democratic Gov Gavin Newsom is generating blowback from both sides of the political aisle this week after he suggested that it s deeply unfair to allow trans-identified males to

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Yarddog · Mar 8, 2025

Michie said:
I’m a bit more pessimistic. Seems more about overhauling his image.

What? A politician overhauling their image!!!
LOL...

iarwain · Mar 11, 2025

From what I've seen, the left's position on (biological) men in women's sports generally falls under these categories:

1) Biological men should be allowed to compete in women's sports.
2) Biological men competing in women's sports is unfair, but it shouldn't be regulated by the federal government. It should be regulated by the sports associations involved.
3) Biological men competing in women's sports is so rare, that it isn't really a problem.

A lot of Democrats will admit that it is unfair, but that doesn't mean they will support legislature to do anything about it. We saw this in the Senate recently, when every single Democrat voted against a bill that banned biological men from competing in women's sports. Newsome's comments are a way to broaden his own popularity, but I doubt that he would support any bill that addresses the issue.

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