Gov. Gavin Newsom should now narrow his focus from national politics to pivotal races in his own backyard. A few California congressional races will help determine which party controls the next U.S. House of Representatives. Newsom could help Democrats win back the House, now under razor-thin Republican control. However, he needs to lower his sights from being a high-profile national player to playing the role of a home-state fighter for his party.
Newsom has been taken out of national play by Vice President Kamala Harris and by himself at the Democratic National Convention. Harris' ascendency to the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden's withdrawal effectively eliminated Newsom's White House contention until at least 2028.
If Harris beats Republican Donald Trump in November, she'll run for reelection in 2028. Newsom wouldn’t contest the primaries against her. By 2032, at 64, he may face challenges as younger presidential wannabes emerge.
I've never been convinced Newsom really wants to run for president. It seems he merely desires to be considered presidential material and appear prominent in national discussions.
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