Newsom’s tacky bluffs impede coronavirus recovery

“Tacky bluffs” is what I called Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempts to hold hostage vital state help to Californians, including Alzheimer’s patients. The CalMatters interview included the quote in an article on the $14 billion in cuts he’s pushing for schools, public safety and essential services.
I said, “Gavin has to do some awkward things to try to get federal help, but I find these tacky bluffs a little disturbing.”
The federal help would come from the $3 t