Explainer: Compare the vastly different approaches of both governors

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Explainer: Compare the vastly different approaches of both governors

(CALMATTERS) - If you don't already know, political wonks in California, Florida and maybe a few states in between, will be glued to their screens Thursday night to watch Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron Desantis square off in a highly-anticipated Blue vs. Red State debate that’s been brewing since the summer. Whether you’re genuinely […]

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