It was contentious yet cordial.

Both parties were assertive but didnt shout (well, maybe a little).

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Watch a portion of the interview from Newsoms Sacramento statehouse below.

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Fox News host Sean Hannity interviews California Gov. Gavin NewsomFox News via Twitter

Love it, Newsom said.

Hannity continued: And the first one I want to do is with you and Gov.

Said Newsom: Great.

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Ive been trying to debate him for years.

We can talk about his zest for demonization, we can talk about his assault on free enterprise.

On another hot topic, Newsom admitted that his 2008 10-year plan to battle homelessness in California hasnt worked.

He added, however: Ive been here four years.

The governor then was one Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This despite similar weather, added Hannity, who noted that he has lived in both states.

The dynamics are very different, Newsom.

That said, we own this, Sean.

Im not here defending this.

This is personal to me.

I love this state.

The rest of Hannitys interview with Newsom will air later this week.