Ron DeSantis vs Gavin Newsom on the 12 Axes
Ron DeSantis has been Governor of Florida and Gavin Newsom Governor of California since January 2019, so they are often compared as state leaders. They agree on one point, a lean toward Local power on structure, but split on culture, National identity for DeSantis and Multicultural for Newsom.
- Morality
Ron DeSantis leans Traditional (+75), Gavin Newsom leans Progressive (-45): 120 points apart.
- Culture
Ron DeSantis leans National identity (+75), Gavin Newsom leans Multicultural (-35): 110 points apart.
- Welfare
Ron DeSantis leans Self-reliant (+55), Gavin Newsom leans Shared (-40): 95 points apart.
- Ownership
Ron DeSantis leans Private (+60), Gavin Newsom leans Public (-10): 70 points apart.
- Structure
Both lean Local: -25 and -30.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Ron DeSantis | Gavin Newsom | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +60 | -10 | 70 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +45 | -25 | 70 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +55 | -40 | 95 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +30 | -35 | 65 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +55 | +5 | 50 |
| StructureLocal to Central | -25 | -30 | 5 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +75 | -45 | 120 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | +20 | -10 | 30 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +75 | -35 | 110 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | No record | -35 | - |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | No record | No record | - |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom?
On the 9 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 62% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Morality, Culture, Welfare, Ownership.
Who is more economically left-wing, Ron DeSantis or Gavin Newsom?
Gavin Newsom sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 78 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Ron DeSantis or Gavin Newsom?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Gavin Newsom leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 40 points on average.
