SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is working for reelection in California, however his newest tv advert is airing in Florida.
The 30-second spot scheduled to air on Fox Information beginning Monday takes pictures at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his insurance policies, whereas drawing a distinction with California.
“Freedom, it’s beneath assault in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it tougher to vote, limiting speech in lecture rooms, even criminalizing ladies and medical doctors,” Newsom says whereas pictures of DeSantis and former President Donald Trump flash on display.
“I urge all of you dwelling in Florida to hitch the combat. Or be part of us in California, the place we nonetheless consider in freedom — freedom of speech, freedom to decide on, freedom from hate and the liberty to like,” Newsom says.
Newsom has mentioned he has no real interest in working for president, however the advert is certain to stoke hypothesis that the 54-year-old Democrat is eyeing nationwide workplace. DeSantis is a possible 2024 GOP candidate for the White Home.
Newsom handily beat again a recall try final yr and is predicted to cruise to reelection in November.