Gavin Newsom: “The first poll was 38% just to underscore that.”

“The polls were against you. Schwarzenegger was against you. Good governor, groups were against you. And ultimately it didn't, I didn't know it was going to be I mean. The first poll was 38% just to underscore that. And again, because I, like many agree with you, support independent redistricting. But you can't do it state by state with one arm tied behind your back.” (02:25–02:28)

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