Newsom has been arguably the most visible, telegenic face of California’s ascendant progressive movement since he took over as lieutenant governor in 2011. It’s noteworthy, then, that only two of the letters we received in response to the endorsement reacted favorably to it — or perhaps it isn’t surprising at all, since readers who disagree with an article in The Times tend to write in greater numbers than those who agree.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 20, 2018 10:52 UTC