More than half of Californians think Gov. Gavin Newsom is more focused on winning the presidency than governing the state, according to a poll this month from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. The results come as Newsom proposes controversial healthcare cuts to close a projected $12 billion budget shortfall and navigates a hostile Trump administration. We get your thoughts on how Newsom is leading California.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16, 2025 in Ceres, California. (Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
Guests:
Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk
Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host, KQED's Political Breakdown
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