Newsom says he’s always had ‘insurgent’ mindset

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday told reporters he’s always had an “insurgent” mindset, explaining what he thinks is the rationale behind why Democrats are choosing more progressive candidates over mainstream incumbents.

“I think this notion of insurgency over incumbency is the real message here, and people just want fighters that want people with conviction, strength, clarity. People that get it, want to get things done, and they’re done with the status quo,” he told reporters while campaigning for Democratic candidates in Michigan.

“I totally respect that,” Newsom added. “I long felt like I’ve been an established insurgent. I’ve always had that mindset.”

He added how the cost of living has people frustrated over wealth distribution in the U.S., saying voters live in a time “where just 10 percent of people have two-thirds of the wealth.”

“It’s a portfolio economy, not a paycheck economy,” Newsom........

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