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Gavin Newsom: “A guy did universal health care. Not talking about it…”

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Newsom: We could lose the country in 2028

Published March 24, 2026 | Video Starts at 11:02

What the hell's wrong with this notion for opportunity and responsibility? Sort of an old Bill Clinton. Yeah. I'm sorry, but why can't I hold those two things in my hand? A guy did universal health care. Not talking about it. Delivered. Did $25 minimum wage for health care workers. Didn't talk about it. Delivered $20 for fast food workers. Didn't talk about it. Delivered it. But also wants to balance budgets. (11:02–11:05)

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