Newsom’s Comments on Shoplifting Anger Californians
February 02, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Gavin Newsom receives severe negativity for his recent comments on crime and shoplifting in California.
- Sentiment toward Newsom dropped to a 7-day low of 27% regarding the topic of “crime.”
- Californians and others take issue with many of Newsom's policies and consider crime to be only one among a host of problems in California.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
1,800
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
7 Days
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Plummeting Approval for Newsom’s Crime Policies
Newsom is frequently cast in public discussion as being out of touch and ineffective in his handling of California’s crime issue. Discussion online spiked as a result of a video clip where Newsom says he was blamed for a shoplifting incident to his face. People find his story either ironic or fitting. Californians say Newsom’s story shows a failure to address crime and shoplifting effectively.
- On the topic of “crime,” Gavin Newsom’s approval score dropped to a 7-day low of 27%.
- His approval bounced back to 44% on the day of his comments as discussion volume surged.
- Following his shoplifting comments, discussion volume related to crime and Newsom doubled.
- Newsom’s support overall, including the topic of “crime,” reached a 7-day low of 40%, including the day his shoplifting comments became public.
What People Are Saying
Online discussions show that people are expressing strong negative sentiment towards Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, regarding the state's crime situation, especially in relation to shoplifting.
- People argue that Newsom's approach to handling crime in California is inefficient and ineffective.
- Californians express frustration and disappointment, citing an increase in taxes, high homelessness, rampant drug use, and uncontrolled crime rates as key issues.
- Many people feel these problems are direct results of Newsom's leadership and policies.
- There is a deep dissatisfaction with increasing instances of shoplifting and the overall crime rate in California.
- There's a sentiment that excessive amounts of tax money are not being used effectively, with some alleging corruption and misuse of funds.
- Many are blaming Newsom for creating an environment that is seen as favoring criminals.
Larger Contributing Issues
Many Californians see the crime increase as one problem among many other larger issues. Overall, the online sentiment towards Gavin Newsom in relation to crime in California is highly critical.
- There are suggestions that Newsom's policies are driving people out of California
- People accuse Newsom of being detached from reality and failing to acknowledge the impact of his policies on small businesses.
- They also argue that insurance companies are pulling out of California due to the rise in crime.
- Californians express a desire for stronger law enforcement, stricter policies towards criminals, and more effective solutions for homelessness and drug addiction.
- There is a belief that economic decline and problems like a failing school system and increased cost of living are causing people to leave California.
- A frequently expressed belief is that California has become excessively liberal under Newsom's leadership, with some labeling it as “communist.”
- Positive sentiments are few and far between, suggesting Newsom is facing significant public backlash over his policies.
Crime and the Border
A primary concern Californians discuss about the border is Newsom's perceived support for “open borders,” which they believe has led to an influx of illegal immigrants in the state. Many people attribute the high crime rates in California to Newsom's alleged failure to effectively control the state borders.
- People express anger and frustration towards Newsom, with some labeling him as a “dangerous person” and a “traitor” to California.
- They accuse him of condoning illegal immigration and even facilitating criminal activities, such as human trafficking and drug trafficking.
- There is also widespread belief that Newsom's border policies have resulted in a surge of crime in the state.
- Critics believe that illegal immigrants contribute to the high crime rates in the state, with some even suggesting that Newsom's administration has turned California into a “criminal haven.”
- Many say Newsom’s neglect of important issues in favor of supporting illegal immigrants is a testament to his inability to effectively govern the state.
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