I’m sipping my coffee and reading about Gavin Newsom’s latest drama, and folks, it’s a doozy. A former staffer, Ruby Rippey, who had an affair with Newsom over 20 years ago, has written an essay for Vanity Fair, and it’s got all the juicy details. Apparently, Newsom admitted to the affair back in 2007, but Rippey is now speaking out about how he characterized the whole thing in his memoir. She’s not happy about it, and I can see why – who likes being portrayed in a way that doesn’t quite add up?
It seems that Newsom described the affair as the “briefest of affairs” and said he “came clean” to his campaign manager, Alex Tourk, who just happened to be Rippey’s husband at the time. But Rippey is calling foul, saying that Newsom’s version of events gives him credit for something she had already done. It’s a subtle distinction, but an important one, and I can see why Rippey would want to set the record straight.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – this all happened a long time ago, why is it relevant now? Well, Newsom is considering a run for president in 2028, and his personal life is likely to come under a lot of scrutiny. Bless their hearts, politicians and their scandals, right? It’s like they say, “well-behaved politicians seldom make history,” or in this case, headlines.
Rippey’s essay is a pretty candid account of the whole affair, and she even talks about how she was struggling with alcohol addiction at the time. She says she’s accountable for her actions, but also notes that the power imbalance in their relationship was a factor. It’s a nuanced take on the whole thing, and I appreciate her honesty.
Somewhere in California, a politician thought it was a good idea to write a memoir about their past indiscretions, and now we get to read all about it. You can’t make this stuff up, folks. Newsom’s spokesperson has responded to Rippey’s essay, saying that the governor acknowledged his role in the affair and apologized nearly two decades ago. But I think we can all agree that this is a story that’s not going away anytime soon.
As I finish my coffee and wrap up this story, I have to say that it’s been a wild ride. Newsom’s personal life is certainly going to be under a microscope if he runs for president, and I’m not sure he’s ready for that level of scrutiny. But hey, that’s what makes politics so entertaining, right? In the end, it’s all just a big show, and we’re all just along for the ride. And who knows, maybe someday we’ll get a politician who’s actually boring – now that’s a story I’d pay to read.
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Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
