The latest Berkeley IGS Poll finds that when state voters are asked their opinions of six high profile California politicians, Governor Gavin Newsom receives the best rating, with 54% viewing him favorably and 41% unfavorable. Newsom job approval rating is similar (55% approve vs. 39% disapprove). Yet, clouds loom on the horizon as majorities say they are not confident that he and the legislature will be able to manage the state’s impending budget deficit in a way that will avoid significant cutbacks to programs and services.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris receive the next largest proportions of favorable voter appraisals, with slightly less than half viewing each favorably, although about as many voters also hold unfavorable views of them. … Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy fares the poorest in these rankings, with nearly twice as many voters viewing him unfavorably as favorably. CONTINUED
Mark DiCamillo, Berkeley IGS Poll
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