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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Republican and Democratic leaders in red states weigh in on Newsom's southern tour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Far from home and out of his typical political environment, Gov. Gavin Newsom this week wrapped up his tour of Republican-led states thousands of miles away from California, a trip that drew mixed reactions from the leaders within those states depending on their party affiliation.

"There’s a reason why Gavin Newsom never focuses on the problems he’s caused in his own state," said Alexa Henning, a spokesperson for Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. "California residents are experiencing sky-high rent, but Governor Sanders is living rent-free in his head."