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42. Gavin is my spirit animal, next to Joe

Fri Jun 28, 2024, 11:40 PM

Jun 2024

because they both know what is at stake and fighting for the real America.

don't over think it. Gavin, from what I have seen, is a fighter and true blue.

I'm not a california ("type"?) but really like what I see from him.

Gavin is for Joe.

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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

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jun 2024 #19

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