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BigMin28

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77. I have talked

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 11:46 PM

Aug 2025

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.

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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