Campaign for Democracy Committee
Coverage of Campaign for Democracy Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom PAC bought thousands of memoir copies about his hardships, juicing sales
Gavin Newsom's political action committee spent over $1.5 million to purchase 67,000 copies of his memoir, accounting for two-thirds of total sales, which boosted it to the New York Times bestseller list. The New York Times added a dagger symbol to indicate bulk purchase influence, and the campaign has drawn scrutiny amid Newsom's potential 2028 presidential bid.
- Newsom PAC bought thousands of memoir copies about his hardships, juicing sales
California Governor Gavin Newsom's political action committee spent over $1.5 million to purchase 67,000 copies of his memoir 'Young Man in a Hurry,' accounting for two-thirds of total sales and boosting its New York Times bestseller ranking. The Campaign for Democracy Committee's campaign faced scrutiny for influencing sales, with critics alleging Newsom prioritizes national image-building over local issues.