NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — A new Times Square billboard was unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 3, by the California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA), comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership to the lowly New York Jets.
According to the CABIA, the ad coincides with Super Bowl week and calls out Newsom’s failing record on higher taxes and homelessness.
“Before trying to quarterback national politics, Gavin Newsom should take a hard look at how his game plan worked out in California,” said Tom Manzo, founder of CABIA. “Much like New Yorkers feel about the Jets, Californians expected more than what they’ve seen from Governor Newsom.”
The scrutiny of California’s economy, the group says, comes as Newsom embarks on a national press tour to promote his forthcoming autobiography. “Young Man in a Hurry,” will hit bookshelves Feb. 24, detailing his love life and struggles growing up — claims that have sparked backlash from critics who say he was a rich kid with connections to California’s most elite.
The billboard will remain up until February 10.
