Gavin Newsom is exactly who we need as our POTUS nominee in 2028

[Sibelius Fan]

I’m 100% behind my governor.

In the meanwhile, loving his trolling of the rapist.

[Lovie777]

1. shithole got the comrade attack forces.......

out and the sane people know the making up and lying factor.

The come back will be quite interesting.

[democratsruletheday]

3. agree....

GN is solid and has led a huge state successfully. Sign me up.

[Dulcinea]

51. If he runs, he'll get my vote!

As of now he's the only one with the stones to stand up to the Fascist Felon. He knows how to handle a two-bit bully!

[BlueTsunami2018]

2. I have issues with him but anyone is better than a continuation of this insanity.

Provided we’re actually going to have elections by then, which seems to be a coin flip at this point.

[Sibelius Fan]

4. If we have elections in 2028, it will be the direct result of Gain Newsom's battling to save our democracy.

[sboatcar]

5. I agree, but the pragmatist sees him as 100000% better than the alternative, whoever that might be

[TommyT139]

8. As do I

...speaking as a person who knows and loves transgender youth.

That's not an insult of the guy who is best at bringing it hard to Trump in a language the chief turd understands. Just a characterization of myself, as someone who has always voted Dem.

[Jack Valentino]

15. The BLUE States will hold elections in 2028---

can't say what the GQP-controlled states will do,
if Trump gives some illegal executive order about it....

[NBachers]

6. 24-7 media of homeless druggies on streets- "This is what Gavin Newsom did to California. This is what he'll do to USA"

Better have a consistent and powerful rejoinder to saturate all media with.

I live in San Francisco. I've voted for Newsom every election he's run in. But the Maggot videos and "legitimate media" reporting will be brutal about this. Our last California Presidential nominee didn't make it to the Presidency.

These are legitimate concerns.

[leftstreet]

9. Yep

Too much baggage for the knuckle-dragging GOPers to use

Need an outsider

[maxsolomon]

45. Name an "outsider" with a shot at securing the nomination.

Sanders, if that's who you mean, is old as dirt.

I don't think the Dem bench is particularly deep - especially in terms of pols with Charisma.

[leftstreet]

47. Sanders is not an "outsider"

LOL

I meant someone not many people have ever heard of

[maxsolomon]

49. Well, I agree with that. Sanders is a sitting US Senator,

but he's perceived as outside the Democratic Party, probably because he isn't a member of it.

[leftstreet]

50. Right

But the MAGA rightwing driven FOX news GOP industrial complex would chew him up and spit him out. There's no way he'd run on popular policies (Medicare For All, $25 an hr etc), which would be the only way to drown out the aforementioned noise

I have no idea who should run. You're probably more attuned

[Sibelius Fan]

30. The attacks on Newsom will be no worse than the attacks on any D we nominate.

Not an issue.

[jaymac]

31. a good run

I'd like to see a robust few of our talented dems run energetically. I think cooling your jets and not proclaiming Newsome ( no diss to him, he's right on target ) "the one" at this early time is the best one for now. let's see ...

[maxsolomon]

43. There are homeless druggies in every city in every state.

We're in a national crisis, and CA just has the best weather for living on the street. Its a homeless druggie schizo magnet.

Legit concerns, but they'd smear Jesus H. Christ if he was our nominee. They weaponize anything they can.

[thought crime]

53. Yes, they are demonizing him.

He's a big target for propaganda and so is California in general. The bias against California is a special concern since most swing states are in the midwest/east.

I think Newsom is betting that the backlash against Trump/trumpism will be huge and will overcome the propaganda. I hope that's true.

[Johonny]

7. He seems to be out in front

Instead of waiting for the structureless DNC to act which is a good thing.

[poli-junkie]

10. Luv my Guv.

He needs to get a voice coach. His voice is so scratchy that I wonder if he’s straining/damaging his vocal cords.

[SSJVegeta]

11. Disagreed

Although Im curious about the ambitions of the Latina on the other side of his social media posts.

[WarGamer]

12. If I could wave a Harry Potter wand and select a POTUS, Newsom would be it.

Having said that... anti-California bias is real... particularly in many places we need to win electorally.

Let the best candidate win in 28 Primary

[EdmondDantes_]

13. He almost certainly won't be my choice in a primary

Trolling Trump doesn't equate to what I want in a president. Obviously if he wins the primary, sure I'll vote for him.

But for me, Whitmer, Bashear, Buttigieg, Polis, Moore, Duckworth would all be preferable.

[Jack Valentino]

16. Gov. Whitmer has repeatedly stated that she will NOT be

a presidential candidate in 2028.

[EdmondDantes_]

29. Pretty much everyone says they won't be running right up until they do

Last edited Tue Aug 19, 2025, 02:03 PM - Edit history (1)

Hillary Clinton long denied she was going to run again in 2016 (edited from 2026 because someone pointed out I had the wrong year), but she did.

Perhaps Whitmer doesn't run. Wouldn't be the first or last time one of my preferred candidates didn't run. But we have a number of potential candidates I would prefer over Newsom. But if Newsom wins the primary, he's obviously better than whoever the Republicans nominate.

[SWBTATTReg]

33. 2026?

[EdmondDantes_]

40. Sorry, 2016

[SWBTATTReg]

41. Ha ha heh...you had me going, I thought I was in a time warp or something...got a kick out of it...

[womanofthehills]

42. He will not get the independents or midwest

We need someone who polls higher with Independents. Being from California is not a plus in middle America.

[Celerity]

61. Polis is terrible on labour, he is a union buster. Also, he secretly worked with Trump's ICE.

The Democrats' One and Only Union-Busting Governor



https://prospect.org/labor/2025-05-19-democrats-union-busting-governor-polis-colorado/



On Friday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, vetoed a bill passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature that repealed the state’s sui generis right-to-work law. Colorado legislators had voted to pass the Worker Protection Act (SB25-005) by a 22-to-12 margin in the Senate and by 43-to-22 in the House, in both cases along party lines.

Existing Colorado labor law—the Labor Peace Act—was enacted in 1943 before the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act enabled states to pass right-to-work laws that curtailed unions’ ability to collect dues from all the workers they represented in collective bargaining. Colorado’s Labor Peace Act prefigured those right-to-work laws in several ways. Under its terms, once a majority of workers vote to form or join a union, it requires that union to win 75 percent of the workers’ votes in a second election to be able to collect dues from all the workers it represents once it has successfully bargained a contract with the employer.

The difficulty unions have in clearing that second bar—a hurdle unique to Colorado—explains in large part why the percentage of unionized Colorado workers is so low. Data from the Economic Policy Institute indicates that Colorado’s union density (7.7 percent in 2024) much more closely resembles that of right-to-work states (with an average of 6.2 percent in 2024) than non-right-to-work states (15.8 percent in 2024). Colorado is the only state with Democratic trifecta control of government to have such a law.

The bill Polis vetoed drew unanimous support from Democratic legislators, and from Colorado Worker Rights United, a statewide coalition of labor unions and worker centers. Given that vetoes occurring after the Colorado General Assembly’s session can’t be overridden, there isn’t an opportunity for legislators to nullify Polis’s decision.

snip


plus


Lawsuit Alleges Jared Polis Collaborated with ICE to Share Residents’ Personal Data

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/6/6/headlines/lawsuit_alleges_jared_polis_collaborated_with_ice_to_share_residents_personal_data

A new lawsuit alleges Colorado Governor Jared Polis collaborated with the Trump administration after it issued a secret subpoena to force Colorado officials to turn over personal information on residents sponsoring unaccompanied migrant children. According to the lawsuit, Governor Polis directed his staff to comply with the order, even though he had signed a law explicitly prohibiting such cooperation.

snip

Polis administration admits Colorado has worked with ICE

Also, Polis also back-stabbed Biden:

Link to tweet

Hard pass on Polis.

[Fiendish Thingy]

14. Dems can do far better

I applaud Newsom’s Trump trolling and aggressive response to redistricting, but that’s not enough to earn my support in the primaries.

He’s not even in my top 10.

[Jack Valentino]

17. Not even in your "top ten"? So who IS in your "top ten"?

I don't even have ten, but if I did, Newsom would have to be at least ONE of them....

and possibly TWO, since he's been making the fight against Trump better
than many other potential 28 nominees.... and I wasn't even a fan of him until recently

[Karma13612]

19. Remember,

We need someone who will be a household name and have plenty of popularity in just over a year from now.
The candidate should already be stirring buzz by now. And not in a bad way.

As much as I love Pete B, if we can’t elect an empathetic bright young energetic black woman, they sure as heck will NOT vote for a gay man.

They railroaded Liz Warren over her Native American back ground. It was disgusting.

Again, we APPARENTLY need a straight white male unicorn who is smart, but not “preachy”, funny but not goofy, strong but not authoritarian, and somehow old thru experience yet young with charisma.

Zelensky would do nicely if he was a US citizen.

I would love Newsome or Pete B. Also love Illinois Governor Pritzker. American voters are underinformed, fickle and vote for certain candidates for the wrong reasons.

[Fiendish Thingy]

20. I agree that Dems are certain to nominate a straight white male in 2028.

It will be someone not named Shapiro or Newsom.

Currently, my guess is the odds favor Beshear or Murphy.

Current polls will favor Newsom due to name recognition and media visibility, but over the next 18 months that will change significantly.

[Paladin]

24. Hope you're wrong about the potential of Shapiro and Newsom.

They are two of my three favorite Democrats (the third one is Dan Goldman).

[pinkstarburst]

26. I don't think Beshear or Murphy have any national presence

They're never on the national news. I've never heard Murphy talk (I don't even know what state they're from and I follow politics pretty closely.)

I think whoever our candidate is needs to be out there. Pritzger, Buttigieg, Newsom, I think are names people recognize. If Beshear or Murphy are serious, they need to get in the game.

[Fiendish Thingy]

27. Murphy has been all over CNN and MSNBC

Maybe he’s just not on the shows you watch.

He is probably the most consistent and persistent Senator, other than perhaps Bernie (who he doesn’t share ideology with) out in front of the cameras daily criticizing the Trump administration.

Three of the last four Dem presidents were not household names before they ran: Carter, Clinton and Obama.

[yellow dahlia]

56. I agree with you. Murphy is consistent and genuine...and smart but accessible.

[Karma13612]

63. You could be right, but

those two better start making themselves household names quickly. I have to admit with a red embarrassed face that I do not know who Murphy is. I recognize Andy Beshear, but don’t recall which state he Governs.

[Fiendish Thingy]

65. Again, three of the last four Dem presidents were not household names when they announced their bids

Carter, Clinton and Obama were unknown to all but the hard core political wonks.

[yellow dahlia]

37. Agreed.

I think we need to save our Democracy first, and stop looking to 2028.

I have my top choice, and it is the Senator who says - we need to save our Democracy in the next few months. He has the message and presentation and priorities. He talks in realities and evidence...not political platitudes. (Between you and me, it's Chris Murphy.)

[synni]

18. I agree, with reservations

I don't like some of his policies toward the poor.

He is good at standing up to GOP lies and B.S., though, so I definitely give him that.

[Ping Tung]

21. AOC/Newsom or Newsom/AOC.

[BannonsLiver]

22. "He won't be the nominee...argle bargle..not even in my top 50...reality based community....argle bargle."

But seriously he’s got as good of a chance as any, especially if you don’t buy into outdated tropes about geography.

[Blue Full Moon]

23. President sexy pants

I think the posts of him are funny. He's everything tRump wishes he could be. Has to be getting under tRump's skin. Ridicule is the way. Go Gavin.

[Emile]

34. LOL is that Melania?

[Blue Full Moon]

52. Yep

[bigtree]

25. agree

...if he wants it.

[OLDMDDEM]

28. I like his attitude toward Trump. Trolling him is working.

[Emile]

32. Way too early.

[Torchlight]

35. I'll see where we are when the time arrives

This far out, too much is tenuous and subject to immediate change. Like making the decision what color to paint the kitchen before the land is even platted. He's doing great in the her and now. But tomorrow never knows.

[choie]

36. What about Pritzker?

[maxsolomon]

46. He should try.

But he isn't as handsome as Newsom.

[choie]

68. Trump is no Adonis.

[maxsolomon]

74. But he is photogenic and has (albeit dark) charisma

or he'd never become the celebrity he's been since the 80s.

of course, he artificially enhances his looks via makeup, shoe lifts, and his bleach blonde combover pompadour. that's not permitted for Dems because then Repukes would call them effeminate. Like John Kerry in bicycle shorts.

Pritzker needs to go on GLPs - just like President Narcissist did during the campaign. It was obvious.

[choie]

75. He's photogenic??? Huh?

And as far as charisma, I don't see it. and I never will.

[maxsolomon]

82. lots of american idiots see it.

i hate him with the heat of a 1000 suns, but dark charisma is a thing.

[Tribetime]

39. It's way too early but right now I'm 100% behind him

[Nanjeanne]

44. I'm looking forward to a robust primary season with great candidates putting forth their agenda and aspirations

for this country. I want to know what policies they will fight for - and I will decide then who I want to support. We should have an exciting group of candidates so I have zero wish to support anyone today based on one moment in time. Tell me what you want to achieve as President and what you are willing to fight FOR. Then ask for my vote. My vote is precious to me.

[maxsolomon]

48. I've been saying Newsom is the frontrunner for a while now.

He isn't ancient. He has more Charisma than any other Dem Pol, including St. Buttigieg.

This trolling campaign is winning him lots of Millennial and Zoomer awareness.

[writerJT]

54. Not just more charisma

but also way more experience than St. Buttigieg.

[Bobstandard]

55. Other potential candidates better get started

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

[LudwigPastorius]

57. No Democrat from California has ever won enough delegates in the primaries to become the nominee.

...much less won the presidency.


But sure, it could happen this time.

[Sibelius Fan]

58. Reagan was a D before he went R. Nixon was from CA.

So, it’s not like being from CA is a game killer. It could happen for Dem Newsom.

[flamingdem]

59. I am totally down with Gavin for pres

He's the one showing up right now in a way that has an impact.

Fingers crossed!

[In It to Win It]

60. Sure, if he wins the primaries.

[madibella]

62. I don't believe there will be an election in 28 or 26 midterms.

They control everything. There are no laws. And the Supreme Court is under their control too.

[Karma13612]

64. Oh please be optimistic!

Yes, deep inside I fear this. But we need to persist and resist.

[madibella]

66. I'm trying, I really am.

[Paladin]

67. Newsom has my full support for President.

I'm not looking for a perfect candidate---I'm looking for a candidate who can win. So far, Newsom seems to be the only Democrat who is capable of that.

[Ms. Toad]

69. Nope. We don't need a shiny bauble.

While what he is doing is entertaining and proving a point, but it is not what I want out of a presidential candidate. If I think what Trump is doing is idiotic and not befitting a president, why on earth would I welcome the same in a Democratic candidate.

[Sibelius Fan]

71. Your equating Newsom to tRump is ridiculous.

[Ms. Toad]

72. I'm not equating the men.

I'm equating actions. Right now, Newsom is deliberately mimicking Trump. I find how Trump communicates disgusting, and I certainly don't want a Democratic candidate for president who mimics that.

[Luciferous]

80. He's mocking

him. And playing nice hasn't been working, at least Newsom is fighting back.

[Ms. Toad]

81. And what technique is he using to mock him?

Mocking him is the purpose. Mimicking him is the tool he is using. So yes, he is literally mimicking Trump.

[FlyingPiggy]

70. AGREED!!!

[Heidi]

73. Not until he does a 180 on his position on trans athletes

and explains why he thought it would be a good idea to propose cutting $40 million in California health equity funding. I believe the funding has been or will be restored by the state legislature but Newson has some explaining to do.

https://www.advocate.com/politics/california-lgbtq-health-gavin-newsom

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-01/newsom-says-his-comments-about-trans-athletes-werent-some-grand-design

[Mark.b2]

76. I'd prefer he had a little competition for the nomination, but I dont see anyone...

right now who could come close. But, it’s early.

[BigMin28]

77. I have talked

to three people this week that generally pay little attention to politics and they have all taken notice of Gavin Newsom and like what they see. All three wanted to know more about him.

[Gore1FL]

78. For me, it's too early to think about 2028.

I hope whoever gets the nomination uses Camille Zapata.

[MichMan]

79. Long time until the 2028 primary campaign

Not equating them by any means, but I recall when many thought Avenatti was a presidential contender because he was sticking it to Trump.