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Showing Original Post only (View all)Democrats Are Hopeful For A 2028 Run From Gavin Newsom [View all]
Last edited Wed Nov 13, 2024, 05:46 AM - Edit history (2)
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Hes 6'3", has salt-and-pepper hair, is pro-abortion rights and argues with Republicans on TV for sport.
Hes been called a sociopath, Freddy Krueger, daddy, very attractive, and the person who is going to save the Democratic Party.
Hes California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and for a section of devastated and terminally online Democrats seeking answers after Election Day, he has transformed overnight into the lefts only hope for beating Republicans in 2028.
Just a few days after the election was called for Donald Trump, social media turned its viral gaze toward Newsom, who is rumored as an early potential front-runner for the Democrats in 2028. Some pointed to his track record in California and his debate skills, while others lauded his positive erm physical attributes alongside his apparent neuroses.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sad-democrats-are-hopeful-for-a-2028-run-from-sociopath-gavin-newsom_n_67324937e4b07ebab7420d5d
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Trump's appointment of the Fox sycophant to be Secretary of Defense has a specific purpose.
Lonestarblue
Nov 2024
#28
I think he has a lot of the same weaknesses as Harris. I'd prefer someone like Whitmer, Shapiro, or Fetterman
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#8
I don't buy that for a second. Whitmer is just a better candidate, by leaps and bounds.
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#21
We rejected a white woman in '16 and a WOC in '24. Millions voted down ballot and left the top blank.
PortTack
Nov 2024
#54
Nah, I reject this line of thinking. Harris was a poor candidate in a tough cycle.
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#22
I have seen a lot of him since the election. From what I heard he seems to think
doc03
Nov 2024
#106
He easily survived the recall. Reports of his demise are greatly exaggerated.
onecaliberal
Nov 2024
#76
As a Californian, I'm grateful Newsom has been our Governor, but he's not the candidate for President following TSF
msfiddlestix
Nov 2024
#23
Right. Several days ago I read a data point that indicated 40% of Ca voters, voted for TSF
msfiddlestix
Nov 2024
#63
I have been there, it is beautiful state with friedly people but its politics are too liberal
doc03
Nov 2024
#36
That is a bullshit RW talking point. Shoplifting absolutely has consequences in CA.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#65
No, that's not what you were "just saying." Infuriating how much the right wing lies have infiltrated here.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#72
The GOP trashed Kamala Harris, who hadn't been involved in CA statewide politics in years,
valleyrogue
Nov 2024
#35
The only way to victory is through the rustbelt...this election clearly showed that.
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#43
At this time, I don't see how any Democratic candidate would do any differently than either Biden or Kamala.
Yavin4
Nov 2024
#48
The country has rejected 2 women.....sadly neither of those two can win...gotta pick someone who can
PortTack
Nov 2024
#56
No, it is time to get the best of our best in front of the nation. Between 6-12 candidates w/4 years for voters to see.
SoFlaBro
Nov 2024
#59
I'm sure Newsom, Shapiro, and Beshear will be running for the nomination, among others.
DavidDvorkin
Nov 2024
#71
If not possible after fascists outlaw elections then maybe president of the country Westcoastia
yaesu
Nov 2024
#77
Biden always said he was going to be a transition president, and picked Kamala as his VP for that reason.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#96
I don't have to tell myself anything. It's on video. Where were you in 2020?!
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#102
Californian here... I'm not sure he can sell it in the Rust belt. Or the Carolinas.
WarGamer
Nov 2024
#100
I will support our candidate in 4 years.But I will not even think about it for 2 years
Tribetime
Nov 2024
#103