Why I’m throwing away the water bottle Gavin Newsom gave me
The email I just got:
Dear Lee:
It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California. With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to — and should be — done.
This is not an easy decision. 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.
When I embarked on this campaign in April, my goal was to engage thousands and thousands of Californians dedicated to reforming our broken system and bringing change to Sacramento.
I would like to thank those supporters, volunteers, and donors who have worked so hard on my behalf. I have been humbled by their support and am indebted to their efforts. They represent the spirit of change and determination essential to putting California back on the right track.
I will continue to fight for change and the causes and issues for which I care deeply — universal health care, a cleaner environment and a green economy for our families, better education for our children, and, of course, equal rights under the law for all citizens.
Sincerely,Gavin Newsom
And here’s the response I sent:
Unbelievable.
Are you kidding me?
Blaming your family NOW because NOW you’ve decided it’s going to require more TIME?
Fff.
More likely you read the polls.
You could have won this.
I’ll never support you again.
And then I emailed it to a bunch of friends. Here was one’s immediate response: “I think there is a new scandal – all those months on the road in California – all those adoring young female fans….”