California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces uncertainty about who will succeed him when he potentially runs for president in 2028. Several Democratic candidates have dropped out or decided not to run for governor, raising the chance that Republicans might win the next governor’s race, which could affect Newsom’s political future.Key Facts
- Senator Alex Padilla announced he will not run for California governor, surprising Governor Newsom.
- No clear Democratic candidate has emerged to succeed Newsom as governor.
- Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Kamala Harris, and Eric Swalwell all chose not to run or withdrew.
- Polls suggest that two Republican candidates could finish top two in the primary, possibly blocking Democrats from the general election.
- Newsom is considering endorsing a Democrat to prevent a Republican win, even though each Democrat has challenges or conflicts with Newsom.
- Xavier Becerra has risen in the polls but some Democrats doubt his effectiveness as governor.
- Billionaire Tom Steyer spent over $100 million on the race but clashed with Newsom’s team.
- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan gained support by criticizing Newsom but later expressed support for him if he wins the presidential nomination.
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