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Coverage dated November 5, 2026

Fong calls Newsom decision to commute CA death sentences shortly after election 'political cowardice'

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Rep. Vince Fong, who is newly projected to be re-elected to Congress, has called California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to commute 548 death sentences throughout the state "political cowardice.

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Rep. Vince Fong, who is newly projected to be re-elected to Congress, has called California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to commute 548 death sentences throughout the state "political cowardice.

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