Gavin drops gavel on governor grab

Gavin Newsom has announced his withdrawal from the California governors race. I am somewhat disheartened to hear this, because I have always been a fan of Mr Newsom and it has little to do with this support for gay rights. (Obama, take note as to what a fierce advocate really looks like).

Mr. Newsom has cited trouble setting a solid foothold since he started his campaign almost a year ago. Outside of San Francisco, he has had little support and it’s not hard to see why. Most non San Franciscans have little idea what kind of mayor he has been and what they know of him, they associate with LGBT rights. His campaign was off to a rocky start, having trouble raising funds, even from his own home district.

I am sad to see this happen, but I wish Mr Newsom to know that history will judge him fair fairer than any governors seat could provide. Thank you for your great service and don’t stop here.

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who propelled the debate over gay marriage but struggled to find a popular message outside the San Francisco Bay area, dropped his bid for California governor on Friday.

The development leaves Attorney General Jerry Brown, who has formed an exploratory committee, as the only Democrat making a serious bid to succeed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger next year.

A statement issued by Newsom’s campaign said he was unable to devote the time needed to run an effective campaign, citing “a young family and responsibilities at City Hall.”

“This is not an easy decision,” he said. “But it is one made with the best intentions for my wife, my daughter, the residents of the city and county of San Francisco, and California Democrats.”

His announcement was not a surprise to those following the Democratic campaign. Newsom, 42, was unable to find the same popularity throughout California that he enjoys in his home city.

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