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Gavin Newsom: “But within a month of taking office, he has earned the nickname, renegade.”

On the recordJune 14, 2006
But within a month of taking office, he has earned the nickname, renegade.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Cooper introduces Newsom, highlighting his controversial reputation shortly after taking office.

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