"In a sign of California's rising status as a major hub of Democratic politics, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday he's considering a run for president in 2028 - just a day after former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made the same pronouncement. Newsom, a Democrat who has won national prominence this year pitching himself a leader of the resistance to President Trump, admitted for the first time publicly that he is seriously weighing a 2028 presidential run."
"It's still more than three years until the November 2028 election, and entirely possible only one or neither of the two California politicians could throw their hat in the race. But the early willingness of Newsom and Harris to publicly consider a White House bid shows that the Golden State is still a major hub of Democratic politics. It also sets up a potential 2028 political showdown between two of California's weightiest political figureheads."
Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged serious consideration of a 2028 presidential run, describing his reluctance to deny potential candidacy. Former Vice President Kamala Harris indicated she may also pursue the presidency, saying she expects a woman to be president and that she is not done with public service. Both Californians' early openness to a 2028 bid underscores California's central role in Democratic politics and raises the possibility of a high-profile intra-state contest. Newsom has amplified criticism of the Trump administration, including lawsuits over federal actions and increased social media activism. The 2028 election remains more than three years away, and only one or neither may ultimately enter the race.
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