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Sibelius Fan

(24,732 posts)
Mon Aug 18, 2025, 09:57 PM Aug 18

Gavin Newsom is exactly who we need as our POTUS nominee in 2028 [View all]

I’m 100% behind my governor.

In the meanwhile, loving his trolling of the rapist.

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shithole got the comrade attack forces....... Lovie777 Aug 18 #1
agree.... democratsruletheday Aug 18 #3
If he runs, he'll get my vote! Dulcinea Aug 19 #51
I have issues with him but anyone is better than a continuation of this insanity. BlueTsunami2018 Aug 18 #2
If we have elections in 2028, it will be the direct result of Gain Newsom's battling to save our democracy. Sibelius Fan Aug 18 #4
I agree, but the pragmatist sees him as 100000% better than the alternative, whoever that might be sboatcar Aug 18 #5
As do I TommyT139 Aug 18 #8
The BLUE States will hold elections in 2028--- Jack Valentino Aug 18 #15
24-7 media of homeless druggies on streets- "This is what Gavin Newsom did to California. This is what he'll do to USA" NBachers Aug 18 #6
Yep leftstreet Aug 18 #9
Name an "outsider" with a shot at securing the nomination. maxsolomon Aug 19 #45
Sanders is not an "outsider" leftstreet Aug 19 #47
Well, I agree with that. Sanders is a sitting US Senator, maxsolomon Aug 19 #49
Right leftstreet Aug 19 #50
The attacks on Newsom will be no worse than the attacks on any D we nominate. Sibelius Fan Aug 19 #30
a good run jaymac Aug 19 #31
There are homeless druggies in every city in every state. maxsolomon Aug 19 #43
Yes, they are demonizing him. thought crime Aug 19 #53
He seems to be out in front Johonny Aug 18 #7
Luv my Guv. poli-junkie Aug 18 #10
Disagreed SSJVegeta Aug 18 #11
If I could wave a Harry Potter wand and select a POTUS, Newsom would be it. WarGamer Aug 18 #12
He almost certainly won't be my choice in a primary EdmondDantes_ Aug 18 #13
Gov. Whitmer has repeatedly stated that she will NOT be Jack Valentino Aug 18 #16
Pretty much everyone says they won't be running right up until they do EdmondDantes_ Aug 19 #29
2026? SWBTATTReg Aug 19 #33
Sorry, 2016 EdmondDantes_ Aug 19 #40
Ha ha heh...you had me going, I thought I was in a time warp or something...got a kick out of it... SWBTATTReg Aug 19 #41
He will not get the independents or midwest womanofthehills Aug 19 #42
Polis is terrible on labour, he is a union buster. Also, he secretly worked with Trump's ICE. Celerity Aug 20 #61
Dems can do far better Fiendish Thingy Aug 18 #14
Not even in your "top ten"? So who IS in your "top ten"? Jack Valentino Aug 18 #17
Remember, Karma13612 Aug 19 #19
I agree that Dems are certain to nominate a straight white male in 2028. Fiendish Thingy Aug 19 #20
Hope you're wrong about the potential of Shapiro and Newsom. Paladin Aug 19 #24
I don't think Beshear or Murphy have any national presence pinkstarburst Aug 19 #26
Murphy has been all over CNN and MSNBC Fiendish Thingy Aug 19 #27
I agree with you. Murphy is consistent and genuine...and smart but accessible. yellow dahlia Aug 19 #56
You could be right, but Karma13612 Aug 20 #63
Again, three of the last four Dem presidents were not household names when they announced their bids Fiendish Thingy Aug 20 #65
Agreed. yellow dahlia Aug 19 #37
I agree, with reservations synni Aug 19 #18
AOC/Newsom or Newsom/AOC. Ping Tung Aug 19 #21
"He won't be the nominee...argle bargle..not even in my top 50...reality based community....argle bargle." BannonsLiver Aug 19 #22
President sexy pants Blue Full Moon Aug 19 #23
LOL is that Melania? Emile Aug 19 #34
Yep Blue Full Moon Aug 19 #52
agree bigtree Aug 19 #25
I like his attitude toward Trump. Trolling him is working. OLDMDDEM Aug 19 #28
Way too early. Emile Aug 19 #32
I'll see where we are when the time arrives Torchlight Aug 19 #35
What about Pritzker? choie Aug 19 #36
He should try. maxsolomon Aug 19 #46
Trump is no Adonis. choie Aug 21 #68
But he is photogenic and has (albeit dark) charisma maxsolomon Aug 22 #74
He's photogenic??? Huh? choie Aug 22 #75
lots of american idiots see it. maxsolomon Monday #82
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It's way too early but right now I'm 100% behind him Tribetime Aug 19 #39
I'm looking forward to a robust primary season with great candidates putting forth their agenda and aspirations Nanjeanne Aug 19 #44
I've been saying Newsom is the frontrunner for a while now. maxsolomon Aug 19 #48
Not just more charisma writerJT Aug 19 #54
Other potential candidates better get started Bobstandard Aug 19 #55
No Democrat from California has ever won enough delegates in the primaries to become the nominee. LudwigPastorius Aug 19 #57
Reagan was a D before he went R. Nixon was from CA. Sibelius Fan Aug 20 #58
I am totally down with Gavin for pres flamingdem Aug 20 #59
Sure, if he wins the primaries. In It to Win It Aug 20 #60
I don't believe there will be an election in 28 or 26 midterms. madibella Aug 20 #62
Oh please be optimistic! Karma13612 Aug 20 #64
I'm trying, I really am. madibella Aug 21 #66
Newsom has my full support for President. Paladin Aug 21 #67
Nope. We don't need a shiny bauble. Ms. Toad Aug 21 #69
Your equating Newsom to tRump is ridiculous. Sibelius Fan Aug 22 #71
I'm not equating the men. Ms. Toad Aug 22 #72
He's mocking Luciferous Aug 22 #80
And what technique is he using to mock him? Ms. Toad Aug 23 #81
AGREED!!! FlyingPiggy Aug 21 #70
Not until he does a 180 on his position on trans athletes Heidi Aug 22 #73
I'd prefer he had a little competition for the nomination, but I dont see anyone... Mark.b2 Aug 22 #76
I have talked BigMin28 Aug 22 #77
For me, it's too early to think about 2028. Gore1FL Aug 22 #78
Long time until the 2028 primary campaign MichMan Aug 22 #79
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