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"She goes first": Newsom dances around Kamala rivalry on "The Axios Show"

"She goes first": Newsom dances around Kamala rivalry on "The Axios Show"

Summary

Governor Gavin Newsom of California discussed his long political connection with Kamala Harris and addressed rumors of rivalry between them. Newsom reflected on Harris's past political campaigns and hinted at a possible future run for the presidency in 2028. In the discussion, he mentioned Harris's book and his own political ambitions while expressing admiration for her career.

Key Facts

  • Governor Gavin Newsom says he and Kamala Harris do not dislike each other.
  • He mentioned Harris's book, which includes a story about him not returning her call in 2024.
  • Newsom and Harris have been political rivals for years, appearing at the top of polls for possible 2028 presidential candidates.
  • Newsom and Harris both started in San Francisco politics in 2003.
  • Harris had a presidential campaign in 2020 and Newsom became governor in 2018.
  • Newsom suggested 2028 might be his time to run for president.
  • Newsom hasn't fully read Harris's book about her brief 2024 campaign.
  • Leaders from Harris's 2020 campaign have supported Newsom's recent political activities.

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