In recent months, California Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting to position himself as a serious contender for the 2028 race.
A rather hilarious effort, given that he remains the one and only governor to encounter a recall election during the pandemic … not to mention one of the more notorious governors who embodied the principle of “do as I say, not as I do,” during the harsh lockdowns.
That said, apparently banking on the belief that voters will forget all about these issues, Newsom has certainly launched a concentrated effort over the year thus far to rebrand himself as “moderate.”
For instance, all of three weeks ago, Newsom made an appearance in South Carolina, where he reportedly attempted to “[confront] his California problem,” per a report from Politico.
“Gavin Newsom packed church pews and community centers and cafes as he sprinted across this early primary state, the whooping crowds a sign of the opening the California governor may have in the Democratic presidential contest here,” Politico detailed.
Rather ironic that a politician who shut down churches for years in California is now campaigning in churches years later, that’s for sure.
“But for all the fanfare, Newsom’s visit laid bare, too, the early indications of what could become a drag on his likely campaign — a sense among some Democrats in South Carolina that California’s liberal reputation may hobble him,” Politico added.
Well, now something else can “hobble” Newsom … the fact that none other than Comrade Kamala Harris, who previously squared off with now-President Donald Trump, is set to (likely) shake up the race as well.
Which Harris made especially clear upon suddenly resigning from the gubernatorial race in California.
As detailed by Fox News, Harris claims that she is withdrawing from the race so that she can “[get] back out and [listen] to the American people.”
“For now, my leadership – and public service – will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,” Harris brayed.
Interesting. Has Harris forgotten that the core of public service is to consistently listen to the American people? Is she actually admitting that she never “got out” and listened in the first place?
That said, Harris’s elitism was rather obvious to most sensible people, anyways … that’s what happens when she “campaigns” with bought-and-paid for tools, otherwise known as high school drop out celebrities.
The Hill also provides additional commentary from Harris, who continued to ramble on about her apparent dedication to “public service” as a reason for dropping out of the gubernatorial race.
“I have extraordinary admiration and respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service – service to their communities and to our nation. At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis,” Harris continued.
Yes. Such dedication that she threw former President Joe Biden under the bus … a few times. Definite admiration, right there.
“As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking – committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook,” Harris added.
Well, that’s accurate. After all, Harris – and her “colleagues” like Nancy Pelosi – shattered the playbook all right … and it cost them the presidency, the House, and the Senate in 2024.
“I look forward to … sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,” Harris concluded.
Uh huh. And those “plans” are likely to upset Mr. Newsom, who clearly wants the path cleared for himself.
That said, while Newsom, Harris, and, most hilariously of all, AOC may all be possible contenders for 2028, it is important to remember that the Democrat Party has thrown out all kinds of names in recent months.
For instance, very shortly after Trump assumed office, Andrew Cuomo was floated as a top contender … though that speculation has presently faded, given that Cuomo might attempt to run for mayor as an independent in New York City.
Therefore, it is hard to say who will ultimately snatch up the nomination – and, based on the party’s most recent political history, whether or not that individual will even be able to hold on to the nomination.
After all, Biden was summarily – and rather cruelly – ousted just a few months before the last election.
Ultimately, it is impossible to predict what either party will do by 2028 … assuming, of course, that Democrats’ “dire” fears are not realized.
Author: Ofelia Thornton
