Share
Politico
Not every political operative can celebrate their 50th birthday with the governor of America’s most populous state during a pandemic.
Not every political operative is Jason Kinney.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is weathering a ferocious backlash for his decision to attend a celebration for Kinney on Nov. 6 at the French Laundry, a bucket list-level dining icon in Napa County. After the private dinner was exposed by the San Francisco Chronicle, Newsom said that while the outdoor meal did not violate coronavirus restrictions, he showed poor judgment in attending.
While the meal amplified criticism of Newsom’s coronavirus management, with the governor parrying accusations of hypocrisy, it also cast a brighter spotlight on Kinney and the dual clout he wields in the insular world of California politics.
RELATED TOPICS:
Categories
Video: Raccoon With Meth Pipe in Its Mouth Discovered During a Routine Traffic Stop in Ohio
Disney Parks Thrive in Second Quarter. Company Adds 1.4 Million New Streaming Subscribers
Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial May Not Be Finalized Until Friday
Devin Nunes’ $47.6M Pay Is 13 Times Trump Media’s Revenue
The Steelers Move on From George Pickens by Trading Mercurial Receiver to Cowboys
Jesús Sánchez’s RBI Single in 10th Inning Lifts Marlins to Win Over Dodgers
