Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is “evolving” on two long-running political issues: expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and changing the Electoral College system. In an interview Tuesday, he expresses openness to “packing” the court—an approach that would increase the number of justices—while also criticizing the Electoral College as “perverted.”
Newsom’s comments place him within an ongoing debate over how the courts and presidential elections should be structured. Outlets covering the remarks focus on his shift in tone and his willingness to consider court expansion, a topic that is typically associated with partisan arguments about judicial balance. The coverage also highlights his view of the Electoral College, an institution many critics argue does not consistently reflect the national popular vote.
While the outlets align on what Newsom said, they mainly vary in emphasis—some foreground his “open” stance on Supreme Court expansion, while others highlight his criticism of the Electoral College. No additional policy specifics or legislative proposals were outlined in the provided reporting.
