Newsom vs. Harris Chances Against Vance as Governor Defers to Former VP
Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Harris enters the race.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race, as recent polling has shown both Democrats in close hypothetical matchups against Vice President JD Vance. In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Newsom said, "I wouldn’t run if she ran," emphasizing that he wouldn't do that to either Harris or Vance.
Recent Emerson College polling found Harris leading Vance 49 percent to 45 percent and Newsom leading him 49 percent to 44 percent in hypothetical 2028 matchups. Newsom believes that a primary fight against Harris would be divisive and unnecessary, given their overlapping Democratic constituencies.
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