California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his own party, calling the Democratic brand "toxic" and saying his side of the aisle needs to "mature" on Bill Maher's "Real Time" Friday.

California Democratic Congressmember Sam Liccardo posted a searing critique of Newsom's interview to social media, writing: "Newsom calling the Democratic brand 'toxic' resembles the defendant who ...

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Newsom reiterated what he called a fairness issue but said he remains an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. "Part of the problem with the Democratic brand," the governor said. "We talk down to people.

Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) crying foul after Newsom’s latest comments on the “toxic” Democratic brand. “With respect, [Newsom], the Democratic party is not ‘toxic.’ ...

The progressive backlash to Newsom was swift. Rep. Sara Jacobs, who represents California’s 51st Congressional District, ...

We need to own our mistakes, we need to own what’s wrong with our party,” Newsom told Bill Maher while defending his new ...

"The Democratic brand is toxic right now ... Bill Maher challenged Newsom on transgender issues. However, Newsom did call on the Democrats to own up to their mistakes in how they engage with ...

"The Democratic brand is toxic right ... and not take cheap shots," Newsom said. Maher challenged the governor for being on the wrong side of "eighty-twenty issues" – issues where he feels ...