California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who leaped into 2028 Democrat presidential front-runner status in the wake of the passage of Proposition 50, recently said former President Joe Biden “was one of the most successful presidents in the last century.”
Newsom also expressed disdain for politicians who “lie.” Responding to a question about whether he intends to run for president, Newsom said: “(There’s) nothing I dislike more than a politician that sits there and lies to you. And we all just sit there rolling our eyes, going, ‘Give me a break.'”
For now, let’s put aside Newsom’s many lies and his assessment of Biden’s record. And, for now, let’s put aside Newsom’s record as governor of the state with average home prices twice that of the national average, the highest unemployment rate, the highest electricity prices in the continental U.S., the highest gas prices, the most homeless people, the highest unfunded government pensions liability, and the state ranked by Chief Executive magazine as the worst in which to do business.
For a politician who professes to “hate” politicians who lie, obviously referring to President Donald Trump, Newsom ignores Biden’s shameful record prevarications, big and small. This list, in no particular order, includes:
Biden was accused in law school of plagiarism. The New York Times wrote: “(Biden’s academic record) disclosed relatively poor grades in college and law school, mixed evaluations from teachers and details of the plagiarism.”
He said he received “three” college degrees and “went to law school on a full academic scholarship.” PolitiFact said not true.
Biden said he “went back to law school and in fact ended up in the top half of my class.” The AP reported: “But last week Biden released his law school records showing he had graduated 76th in a law school class of 85.”
Biden claims to have met wife Jill on a blind date. The Washington Times, however, wrote: “Bill Stevenson, a prominent Delaware rock-venue owner who was married to Jill from 1970-76, has told media outlets that she met Mr. Biden during his 1972 campaign for Senate, before the accident, and that they later had an affair that broke up the Stevenson marriage.” The Bidens deny this.
Biden said, “For four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania.” PolitiFact said, “Biden’s role involved panel discussions and other public appearances, but not classroom teaching.”
About Biden’s possession of classified documents, special counsel Robert Hur declined to press charges because a jury would likely view Biden as “an elderly man with a poor memory.” But CNN wrote, “Hur released a searing report Thursday that concluded President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information …”
Biden also lied about the man who was involved in the fatal vehicle crash that killed his first wife. He falsely claimed that the man was drunk. He was not. The investigator of the accident concluded that Biden’s wife likely caused the accident by driving through a stop sign.
Biden also:
— Lied about what Trump said about Charlottesville.
— Lied about his civil rights record. He claims he “got arrested” trying to defend a black family; got arrested attempting to visit Nelson Mandela; was “raised in the black church”; and claimed he desegregated movie theaters and restaurants in Wilmington, Delaware. None of this is true.
— Claimed his uncle, a World War II veteran whose plane had been shot down, was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea.
— Accused ex-staffer Tara Reade of lying when she claimed that he sexually assaulted her. Kamala Harris, before becoming Biden’s running mate, sided with Reade.
— Lied about his house almost burning down when there was a small, quickly extinguished fire in the kitchen.
— Lied/misled about his mental decline and the use of the autopen.
– Lied about Afghanistan, claiming no one advised him against the abrupt pullout when two generals testified to the contrary.
— Had his administration claim the southern border was “not open” and later attributed the inability to close the borders to the lack of “comprehensive immigration reform.”
— Mislead the public about the efficacy of the COVID vaccine.
— Lied about “not knowing” about Hunter Biden’s overseas businesses.
— Lied about not pardoning Hunter.
— Lied about the Hunter Biden laptop.
— Omits what Trump said in his speech prior to the Jan. 6 “insurrection.”
— Shall I keep going?
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Gosh Larry you really hit the nail on the head. I pray that people wake up to all of this insanity that the democrats propagate.
He hates politicians who lie…….I guess that means he hates himself…..and that’s a mental disorder…now we know this guy is nuts, for sure. Perhaps he will act on that.
TRUTH can be a strange thing.
If NewSCUM HATES LIARS, then NewSCUM therefore MUST REALLY HATE (even DESPISE) HIMSELF.
And therefore, America fully understands and agrees with him.
(He should also HATE himself for DESTROYING California And for so doing, he should resign and should NEVER be seen or heard from again).
This proves what most of us already knew, the man is an IDIOT, and the TRUTH ISN’T IN HIM.
I guess Newsome doesn’t have mirrors in his mansion
Concur WJS, but we as a nation have to end this dishonesty and the violence behaviors that have permeated, and in some cases overtaken, the true character of this country. People like Obama, Biden, Newson, and Soros to name a small few, along with many others, have instigated and ushered in Marxist and socialistic philosophies that attempt to extinguish the ideals, principles, and freedoms this nation has been built on for almost 250 years and have supported breaking the rule of law, discredited sound institutions like the police and military, attempted to remove our history, allowed destruction of historical elements, and put greed and power above all else. This country has freely given people like those mentioned, everything they could ever have imagined supporting the life they now lead and enjoy, and they insist on trashing it with every personal word, deed, and action because they have intentionally forgotten what being a citizen of this great land is all about. Leaders lead by example and we don’t need theirs.
Newsom hates liars? These self delusional nutjobs disguised as politicians will say anything, do anything and then they’ll lie about it if they’re exposed. Newsom’s successful experiment to destroy California is just the precursor for the rest of the nation. Who knows maybe he’ll build a high speed rail that doesn’t have an actual train. I can’t say enough bad things about this liar who hates liars.
New is the biggest liar and no good piece of trash!!! He will sell out the American people just the way Biden did!!! They steal the American taxpayers money and give it away not only to illegal and foreigners who don’t deserve a cent along with Medicare and Medicaid then tell American seniors there is no money!! The Democratic Party deserves to pay the price for what they have done to our country!!!
For Mr. HairGel Pretty-Boy Gavie Pooh Newson say he “hates Politicians they Lie” is like having Satan say he hates Evil Doers. Every word that Hair-Gel spews from his mouth is a lie. Of all the vile, evil, egocentric, narcist politicians out there Mr. Hair-Gel is the leader of the infamous pack. To think that this evil tool of Satan aspires to be POTUS and there are sheeple out there that would vote for him is a terrifying prospect.
Newsom has no honor or ethics, just like Biden.
If Newsom hates politicians who lie then that makes him self loathing! But you don’t have to be alone Newsom, I stand with you on hating you.
Hey Hillary, BJ, 0bama….and, even you too Auntie Nancy!
Gavin says that you’re all liars and Joey Pudding Puddle Pants is the truth teller.
????????????
If a Democrat’s lips are moving, you’re being lied to for $1,000, Alex (R.I.P.).
He’s right. Biden was the most successful. He was most successful in destroying our country with illegal immigrants, high inflation, then wanted the anti inflation bill which cost more, destroyed what was left of any trust in government, most successful at filling the pockets of his family, and lying, most successful; at letting others use the autopen, most successful at dividing our country (Obama III). Why don’t you hate biden newsome? Because he is just like you, only you are not on strings.
Gov Newsom has lied again and again and again to try and not get blamed for the horrible conditions and poor decisions he has made time and time again. If he were to have the opportunity to make similar decisions on a national scale, we would find our Great Country in a recession or worst. Look at the horrible situation of those whose homes were destroyed by the Palisades fires and they STILL HAVE NOT HAD THEIR PERMITS APPROVED TO REBUILD…While the entire country suffered and was not permitted to eat out during the democrat lies about Covid, he ate with cronies at the FRENCH PANTRY, one of the most expensive and lavish restaurants in the country! He continues to lie about the accomplishments of President Trump and has opposed most policies that have saved lives and brought peace around the world. Basically, Newsom would be a great boost for whomever will be the Republican nominee and would totally expose newsom for being the self centered “what have you done for me, lately” hypocrite that he is..
I always knew that a character like Newsom could only start his day by looking at himself in the mirror and exclaiming: “I hate you!!”
Then what are U doing Newsome, same thing as Biden
I voted NO on 50
When you think of liars Newscum comes to mind. He must hate himself since he claims to hate liars.
He sounds so much like Obama, all the boasting and embellishments, all lies and self promotion, only in Obama’s case no one was allowed to print the truth..
Well, Larry, you certainly COULD keep going! How about Joe facing “Cornpop?” Joe would crap his pants if he EVER faced a gangbanger! How about racking up a million miles on Amtrak? How about his NEVER had any connection to Hunter’s business deals [even though he was photographed with Hunter’s partners]? Unlike Trump, one COULD list 10,000 lies that Joe told!
Biden, was indde, the “LIAR IN CHIEF”. He told
so many lies, so often, he actually believed them himself. Now Gruesome Newsome is trying hard to break that record.
LYIR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE, BOTH JOE AND JILL!
Well, self hatred at least shows a modicum of hope.
Leftist ideology and the Leftist agenda are, and have always been, based on lies, misinformation, and deception. In other words, they all lie.
Newsom just might be the slimiest of politicians. He is one of the low-intelligence throng of radical liberals. Now that CA has voted to gerrymander their state to give them 5 more Democratic seats, I have given up on hoping that somehow some smart Republicans in that state would vote the evil liberals OUT! Guess people who go there turn into brain-dead zombies.
Larry could you please run for governor again? You are so intelligent and have so much common sense that it would give us few conservatives hope.
I discovered back in the Obummer days That all Demorats have a Tell when they Lie!
threre Lip’s move every time.
newscum is the same!
Newscum is trying his hardest to beat Biden’s record of lies.
I guess he hates himself as well. Didn’t he recently claim he grew up poor sleeping on a couch and his sister on hallway? He grew up with privilege and his father was a judge and a heavy hitter lawyer connected with the Getty Trust of 4 billion dollars.
So. Newsom thinks Biden was a Great POTUS, and Trump is the worst ever. (smh)
Now HE wants the job. No, thanks. His head is waaaay “up and locked.”
INDEED
He has stood and talked to the camera so much, and most all he has said has been lies. I do not understand why he keeps getting voted for, not recalled, etc.
Funny about Newsom. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. What a lying moron. Gavin, God is watching!
Welcome to the world of “LIARS” camouflaged and commonly called “POLITICIANS“!!!!!
The hypocrisy coming from Gavin Newsom is disgusting but not surprising most Democrats with the exception of a few are guilty of the things that they accusing their political opponents of