Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is considered one of the most influential Democrats in the party, often putting Republican leaders on blast over GOP proposals and policies, garnering speculation regarding a White House bid if President Joe Biden steps down.
Although viewed as a guard dog for Biden and the progressive movement, Newsom has recently split multiple times with his party on controversial issues.This past week, Newsom has made remarks that put him at odds with Democrats, hitting a nerve when he said he doesn't want to appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein . The California governor also defied Democrats' wishes by pushing back against an autonomous trucking bill that would require safety drivers.
The California governor’s comments hit a nerve with Lee and her Democratic supporters after he promised to fulfill his 2021 statement to choose a black woman to replace Feinstein if her seat became vacant. While Newsom said he’d abide by his promise, he ruled out selecting Lee for the role. This week, the California Senate passed Assembly Bill 316 in a 36-2 vote, mandating driverless trucks that weigh 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds to have a safety operator on board. The legislation now awaits Newsom’s signature, but the governor has indicated he’s likely to veto the bill.
The Teamsters, a powerful Democratic union, pushed the governor to sign the bill to help secure jobs for truckers that the self-driving industry threatens. “I hope this goes to the Supreme Court,” Newsom said, speaking with Politico in Sacramento. “And that’s a hell of a statement coming from a progressive Democrat.”
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