Gavin Newsom for President...some day in the future?

[Septua]

Newsom says he has no plans or desire to run for President in 2024 and even if it was a consideration, he wouldn't run against Biden or Harris.

I know nothing about the guy except what I've heard him say in a couple of interviews but what he says always makes sense, far more sense than any Republican drivel I hear. He is definitely pro-democracy.

[Johonny]

1. He will run in 2028. There is no doubt about this

[Funtatlaguy]

2. Hope so. And hopefully with a female Hispanic Veep.

[LoisB]

3. I agree and I will vote for him (if I'm still around).

[Sky Jewels]

4. Yes!

He'd be great. He knows how to go on the offense and doesn't pull any punches. He doesn't apologize for being liberal, and why should he? Liberal policies are popular. It's just that too many Americans have been warped by Fox and hate radio. He knows how to cut through that noise. And I can see Gen Z really getting behind his candidacy. If he runs for 2028, more than 20 million of them will have turned 18 compared to today! That's yuuuuuge potential to harness!

[NBachers]

5. Possibly - I voted for him as mayor, lieutenant, governor, and governor, but be prepared

for a non-stop onslaught of film clips of homeless encampments in California.

[republianmushroom]

6. the Presidency

the goal of all politicians.

[tblue37]

7. As mayor he had marriage licenses issued to gay & lesbian couples before anyone else in the

country would.

[Zeitghost]

8. It's going to be hard to run as a CA progressive

In a national race.

[In It to Win It]

11. Pundits say Trump is the Democrats' best turnout weapon

People show up just to vote against him, if no other reason.

I kinda feel that Gavin Newsom is that for Republicans.

[Upthevibe]

14. Zeitghost.................

I adore Gavin Newsom. Having said that, I agree with you.

Unfortunately, I strongly he's just too progressive for the general election.

[Zeitghost]

15. I hate it

But it's just the truth.

California and its politicians lead from the front, advance liberal causes and push the boundaries. Which is great, but it's not where we are going to find Presidential candidates that will appeal to a broad spectrum of voters. You need moderates to win the Presidency.

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. Nah, there are far better candidates out there.

And I say that as a former Californian.

If Gretchen Whitmer continues her progressive legislative blitzkrieg, she’s my pick for 2028.

[In It to Win It]

10. I'd need to build confidence that he could win, and for now, I don't have that

If he wins the nomination in 2028, I'd obviously vote for him. I think Josh Shapiro of PA could also be a good 2028 candidate.

Obviously, we're all assuming that Joe Biden will have a 2nd term.

[Septua]

12. Shapiro would get my vote.

I like him as well, just haven't seem him as often.

[In It to Win It]

13. He's relatively fresh face on the national stage compared to Gavin Newsom

He has time to raise his profile, and as governor with the bully pulpit, he has an opportunity to do that. I'm also assuming that Josh Shapiro will have a 2nd term as governor and therefore will be governor in 2028.

[Tommy Carcetti]

16. He's okay. I find him a bit boring for some reason.

But hey, if the fates allow it, I’m fine with him
as President.

[roamer65]

17. If my suspicions are correct...

He just may be the first president of The Republic of California.

Let see where November 2024 leads us. That election is going to be a major inflection point for our country.