Newsom vs. Harris Chances Against Vance as Governor Defers to Former VP
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. Early polls show close matchups between Harris, Newsom, and Vice President JD Vance in possible 2028 presidential elections, but none of them have officially announced campaigns yet.Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom said he would step aside if Kamala Harris runs for president in 2028.
- Newsom believes a primary fight between him and Harris would harm the Democratic Party's chances.
- Neither Newsom nor Harris has officially announced a 2028 presidential run.
- Vice President JD Vance is also viewed as a potential Republican candidate for 2028 but has not declared a campaign.
- Recent polling shows Harris leading Vance by 49% to 45% and Newsom leading Vance by 49% to 44% in hypothetical matchups.
- Newsom said he was not ready to run in 2024 and did not challenge President Biden.
- The polls mentioned were conducted by Emerson College, Yahoo News, and Zogby Analytics with varying results.
- Newsom emphasized the importance of having a strong reason ("a big why") before running for president.
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