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Gavin Newsom drops 2028 bombshell, says he won’t run for president if this Democrat does
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Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom stated he will not run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to launch a third bid for the White House, citing their competition for the same voter base.
- Newsom emphasized that a primary contest between him and Harris would be detrimental to the Democratic Party, describing it as "mutual assured destruction" that would benefit other candidates.
- Harris has previously run for president twice, in 2020 and 2024, and currently leads the prospective 2028 Democratic field in polls with 24.5% support, while Newsom is in second place with 13.5%.
- Newsom acknowledged that Harris might argue she should run instead of him given her prior campaigns, but he respects her base and prefers to avoid splitting California's Democratic voters.
- The 2028 Democratic primary is expected to feature multiple potential candidates from California, including Congressman Ro Khanna, alongside Harris and Newsom.
