A term-limited California governor has dismissed the idea of a potential 2024 presidential run against another prominent Democratic figure, calling it a futile effort in an upcoming interview. The governor, who leaves office this year, has framed himself as a counter to a specific political figure while positioning himself as a potential candidate for a future election. Both he and the former vice president are seen as leading establishment contenders in the Democratic primary race. The interview offers insight into his strategic approach ahead of the next political cycle.
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’Gavin Newsom, the California governor, will not run for president if former vice-president Kamala Harris does, he said in a forthcoming interview with CNN.Newsom and Harris, both from California, are widely viewed as two of the top establishment frontrunners in the coming Democratic presidential primary. Newsom, who terms out this year as governor, has increasingly portrayed himself as a foil to Trump and is widely viewed as positioning himself for a 2028 presidential bid. Continue reading...
