The news suggests that Newsom is methodically positioning himself as a centrist voice of reason. I wish him tons of good luck with that approach.

I certainly will enjoy the new governing style while it lasts.

However, I will not forget his imperial COVID orders …

[Nor should anyone else, and they should also remember how often Newsom exempted himself and his family from them. It wasn’t just the French Laundry dinner, but also his kids’ summer camp and other notable self-exemptions. — Ed]