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Mark.b2

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

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Fri Aug 22, 2025, 11:40 PM

Aug 2025

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

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Gavin Newsom is exactly who we need as our POTUS nominee in 2028 [View all] Sibelius Fan Aug 2025 OP

shithole got the comrade attack forces....... Lovie777 Aug 2025 #1

agree.... democratsruletheday Aug 2025 #3

If he runs, he'll get my vote! Dulcinea Aug 2025 #51

I have issues with him but anyone is better than a continuation of this insanity. BlueTsunami2018 Aug 2025 #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 2025 #4

I agree, but the pragmatist sees him as 100000% better than the alternative, whoever that might be sboatcar Aug 2025 #5

As do I TommyT139 Aug 2025 #8

The BLUE States will hold elections in 2028--- Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #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 2025 #6

Yep leftstreet Aug 2025 #9

Name an "outsider" with a shot at securing the nomination. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #45

Sanders is not an "outsider" leftstreet Aug 2025 #47

Well, I agree with that. Sanders is a sitting US Senator, maxsolomon Aug 2025 #49

Right leftstreet Aug 2025 #50

The attacks on Newsom will be no worse than the attacks on any D we nominate. Sibelius Fan Aug 2025 #30

a good run jaymac Aug 2025 #31

There are homeless druggies in every city in every state. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #43

Yes, they are demonizing him. thought crime Aug 2025 #53

He seems to be out in front Johonny Aug 2025 #7

Luv my Guv. poli-junkie Aug 2025 #10

Disagreed SSJVegeta Aug 2025 #11

If I could wave a Harry Potter wand and select a POTUS, Newsom would be it. WarGamer Aug 2025 #12

He almost certainly won't be my choice in a primary EdmondDantes_ Aug 2025 #13

Gov. Whitmer has repeatedly stated that she will NOT be Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #16

Pretty much everyone says they won't be running right up until they do EdmondDantes_ Aug 2025 #29

2026? SWBTATTReg Aug 2025 #33

Sorry, 2016 EdmondDantes_ Aug 2025 #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 2025 #41

He will not get the independents or midwest womanofthehills Aug 2025 #42

Polis is terrible on labour, he is a union buster. Also, he secretly worked with Trump's ICE. Celerity Aug 2025 #61

Dems can do far better Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #14

Not even in your "top ten"? So who IS in your "top ten"? Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #17

Remember, Karma13612 Aug 2025 #19

I agree that Dems are certain to nominate a straight white male in 2028. Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #20

Hope you're wrong about the potential of Shapiro and Newsom. Paladin Aug 2025 #24

I don't think Beshear or Murphy have any national presence pinkstarburst Aug 2025 #26

Murphy has been all over CNN and MSNBC Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #27

I agree with you. Murphy is consistent and genuine...and smart but accessible. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #56

You could be right, but Karma13612 Aug 2025 #63

Again, three of the last four Dem presidents were not household names when they announced their bids Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #65

Agreed. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #37

I agree, with reservations synni Aug 2025 #18

AOC/Newsom or Newsom/AOC. Ping Tung Aug 2025 #21

"He won't be the nominee...argle bargle..not even in my top 50...reality based community....argle bargle." BannonsLiver Aug 2025 #22

President sexy pants Blue Full Moon Aug 2025 #23

LOL is that Melania? Emile Aug 2025 #34

Yep Blue Full Moon Aug 2025 #52

agree bigtree Aug 2025 #25

I like his attitude toward Trump. Trolling him is working. OLDMDDEM Aug 2025 #28

Way too early. Emile Aug 2025 #32

I'll see where we are when the time arrives Torchlight Aug 2025 #35

What about Pritzker? choie Aug 2025 #36

He should try. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #46

Trump is no Adonis. choie Aug 2025 #68

But he is photogenic and has (albeit dark) charisma maxsolomon Aug 2025 #74

He's photogenic??? Huh? choie Aug 2025 #75

lots of american idiots see it. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #82

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It's way too early but right now I'm 100% behind him Tribetime Aug 2025 #39

I'm looking forward to a robust primary season with great candidates putting forth their agenda and aspirations Nanjeanne Aug 2025 #44

I've been saying Newsom is the frontrunner for a while now. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #48

Not just more charisma writerJT Aug 2025 #54

Other potential candidates better get started Bobstandard Aug 2025 #55

No Democrat from California has ever won enough delegates in the primaries to become the nominee. LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #57

Reagan was a D before he went R. Nixon was from CA. Sibelius Fan Aug 2025 #58

I am totally down with Gavin for pres flamingdem Aug 2025 #59

Sure, if he wins the primaries. In It to Win It Aug 2025 #60

I don't believe there will be an election in 28 or 26 midterms. madibella Aug 2025 #62

Oh please be optimistic! Karma13612 Aug 2025 #64

I'm trying, I really am. madibella Aug 2025 #66

Newsom has my full support for President. Paladin Aug 2025 #67

Nope. We don't need a shiny bauble. Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #69

Your equating Newsom to tRump is ridiculous. Sibelius Fan Aug 2025 #71

I'm not equating the men. Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #72

He's mocking Luciferous Aug 2025 #80

And what technique is he using to mock him? Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #81

AGREED!!! FlyingPiggy Aug 2025 #70

Not until he does a 180 on his position on trans athletes Heidi Aug 2025 #73

I'd prefer he had a little competition for the nomination, but I dont see anyone... Mark.b2 Aug 2025 #76

I have talked BigMin28 Aug 2025 #77

For me, it's too early to think about 2028. Gore1FL Aug 2025 #78

Long time until the 2028 primary campaign MichMan Aug 2025 #79