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39. Thanks for understanding! I think I've also still got PTSD from going to bed on Election Night 2016 thinking Hillary had

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #26)

Fri Jun 28, 2024, 11:25 PM

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won and then waking the next day to the horrifying news that, well, you know. Add to that the horrors of the Trump "presidency" and COVID and January 6 and the fact that Trump's pet judges and pet Supreme Court justices are doing everything in their power to see that he gets away with EVERYTHING. So, yeah, you are correct: everything about this election is magnified.

Time for some deep breaths and some squaring of the shoulders!

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Methinks Gavin Newsome is auditioning for "Candidate in Case Joe Biden Withdraws from the Race." Just seems odd that [View all] LaMouffette Jun 2024 OP

I think he could win. Renew Deal Jun 2024 #1

If the election were held today, Trump would beat Newsom, according to what I've read. shrike3 Jun 2024 #73

He wants to be the candidate in '28 ZonkerHarris Jun 2024 #2

Has he said so? MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #56

You'd have to be blind to miss it Bucky Jun 2024 #80

It was not my take LiberalFighter Jun 2024 #3

Gavin Newson didn't just show up... brooklynite Jun 2024 #4

Biden needs more surrogates like Newsome standingtall Jun 2024 #10

And he's been a great surrogate for months. spooky3 Jun 2024 #55

Are you just throwing spitballs or do you know something BootinUp Jun 2024 #5

Such speculation has been occurring for a year TheProle Jun 2024 #8

I realize that. I am trying to be polite. lol. BootinUp Jun 2024 #12

Just spitballs. Tired spitballs. This debate night knocked the stuffing out of me. I think I should've thought before I LaMouffette Jun 2024 #21

he's always pitch perfect but Kamala Harris is the VP ecstatic Jun 2024 #6

By crushing it in the primaries JoseBalow Jun 2024 #14

No. Gavin is a great Dem spokesperson, but I think your speculation baseless Raven123 Jun 2024 #7

Yeah, I guess I was having a cynical moment. I actually do like Gavin Newsome a lot and think he would be a great LaMouffette Jun 2024 #24

No "E" on the end of his name. brush Jun 2024 #27

Just goes to show he doesn't quite have the national name recognition 😌 Raven123 Jun 2024 #50

Understand. Raven123 Jun 2024 #26

Thanks for understanding! I think I've also still got PTSD from going to bed on Election Night 2016 thinking Hillary had LaMouffette Jun 2024 #39

Newsome being from California would have a tough time carrying the rustbelt. And there is no other Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #48

Some truisms are not necessarily true Zambero Jun 2024 #59

It wasn't a problem for Reagan. 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #81

No, he is 100% supportive and loyal to Joe JoseBalow Jun 2024 #9

If Dump steals the election again, there won't be an election in 2028. roamer65 Jun 2024 #20

He'd be up by 10 if he was our candidate Polybius Jun 2024 #11

Bullshit. W_HAMILTON Jun 2024 #31

Nope. He won't carry the rustbelt and I doubt that will change in 2028 either. Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #49

Whitmer in that case? NT anamnua Jun 2024 #67

I'd support Whitmer. Her only drawback is that she's a woman. Sorry to talk that way, but ... shrike3 Jun 2024 #72

Trump would beat Newsom if the election was held today, according to what I've read. shrike3 Jun 2024 #71

Nah, but maybe by 2-3 points Bucky Jun 2024 #78

where do you get the stuff? NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #84

Excellent go Gavin Tribetime Jun 2024 #13

Well Gov. Newsom was chosen for the post-debate spin group FakeNoose Jun 2024 #15

He backed Biden all the way. What do you mean? brush Jun 2024 #16

I swear certain people on here tonight... padah513 Jun 2024 #17

He's auditioning for 2028, Biden is the nominee for 2024. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2024 #18

Agreed. AltairIV Jun 2024 #54

A slug fest? MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #60

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If Trump wins, there won't be a 2028 RedSpartan Jun 2024 #32

Newsom has been a vocal and visible supporter of Joe's 2024 run. He's a great surrogate. Sibelius Fan Jun 2024 #22

Despite what some people around here think of him he's a pretty good pol BannonsLiver Jun 2024 #23

And ditch Harris as VP? Retrograde Jun 2024 #25

I posted my thread just above you before reading yours. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2024 #28

Where have you been? He's been doing that for 4 years Azathoth Jun 2024 #29

You mean the guy in this picture: kelly1mm Jun 2024 #30

Jesus LudwigPastorius Jun 2024 #33

20 years is a very long timr Hekate Jun 2024 #37

SERIOUSLY?! MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #64

and this is why I don not trust his judgement. FalloutShelter Jun 2024 #86

She is unrecognizable in her current distorted looks. 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #88

That's more Alex Wagner than Gavin Newsome. TFG needs to worry about Mitt Romney taking his place. marble falls Jun 2024 #34

That certainly isn't the Gavin Newsom that everyone else saw tonight stopdiggin Jun 2024 #35

Everyone is clamoring for Gavin Newsom, and completely pushing aside the VP... SKKY Jun 2024 #36

My take... Nimble_Idea Jun 2024 #43

Odd was a poor choice of words on my part, and I blame it on Elijah Craig... SKKY Jun 2024 #44

My gov is a strong surrogate for Biden, not a usurper. Look to vote for him in 2028. Hekate Jun 2024 #38

I've been following Gavin Newsom PatSeg Jun 2024 #40

I've been following Gavin Newsom PatSeg Jun 2024 #41

Gavin is my spirit animal, next to Joe Nimble_Idea Jun 2024 #42

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We have a good bench. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2024 #47

VP Harris is also on that bench. yorkster Jun 2024 #63

I like her well enough. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2024 #69

Well, I'd at least like to see that play out yorkster Jun 2024 #75

Sure, she certainly deserves that consideration. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2024 #79

Joe is in this to the end... FarPoint Jun 2024 #51

Unfuckingbelievable nonsense, gab13by13 Jun 2024 #52

He's 100% behind Joe Biden. He is a Biden surrogate and a very effective one. emulatorloo Jun 2024 #53

It certainly would change the dynamics. Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #57

An all-California ticket does not seem plausible Zambero Jun 2024 #58

I don't think that's the case. Baitball Blogger Jun 2024 #61

The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club Jose Garcia Jun 2024 #62

ok. here comes a thought to ponder.. .. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2024 #65

Not happening--ever valleyrogue Jun 2024 #66

I don't care. He is supporting Biden 100%. ananda Jun 2024 #68

Steve Schmidt thinks Biden will step aside. Robert Reich Alliepoo Jun 2024 #70

Methinks Gavin Newsome is hoping to be the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate in 2028. Vogon_Glory Jun 2024 #74

He's been doing that for over a year. It's smart politics. I respect that. Bucky Jun 2024 #76

He's auditioning to be president someday, maybe soon wryter2000 Jun 2024 #77

you're methinks is based on a lack of knowledge NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #82

We have that candidate already. Her name is Kamala Harris. Gore1FL Jun 2024 #83

this is not directed at the original poster, who is probably sincere NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #85

I was sincere (and sleepy-tired!) when I posted my original post after that emotionally draining debate. LaMouffette Jun 2024 #92

How about...the Biden campaign sent him out as a surrogate? brooklynite Jun 2024 #87

Alex probably couldn't get anyone else LiberalFighter Jun 2024 #89

Well we do need MFM008 Jun 2024 #90

Anyone who thinks Biden isn't the best candidate is delusional. Oneironaut Jun 2024 #91