That buffoon may be the next governor of California, and the first Hispanic President of the USA. He shmoozes well, and that makes him formidable. Of course, he has to get by San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsome. And they both have to get by Diane Feinstein, who purportedly is interested in ending her political career in the Governor's Mansion.

If I had my druthers, Tony V. (one talk show hosts' endearing term for him) would be banned from inflicting himself on any place but the City of Los Angeles.