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55. Other potential candidates better get started

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 04:27 PM

Aug 19

So far nobody but Newsom is taking on Trump head on. I suspect that, seeing how well Newsom is doing with his ‘troll Trump’ campaign, others will try to do the same. But they better get started because time is short and the stakes are high

It’s worth noting that Newsom isn’t just going after Trump as part of a presidential run He’s also doing it to help his state Trump hates California, wants to hurt it, and will stop at nothing. Newsom is out front challenging Trump on every front, doing what he can to protect his state That counts for a lot

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Gavin Newsom is exactly who we need as our POTUS nominee in 2028 [View all] Sibelius Fan Aug 18 OP

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 Aug 25 #82

Post removed Post removed Aug 19 #38

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