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Whether Biden wins in 2024 or not, Democrats will need a new standard-bearer in 2028, with many in the party calling for a younger, more energetic leader. Newsom is near the top of a list that includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, among others.
"This is a win-win," said Steven Maviglio, a veteran Democratic strategist in California."It benefits Biden, and it benefits Newsom."Newsom made headlines last year when he urged Democrats to take a more combative tack, saying the party was getting"destroyed" on messaging by Republicans. But he has also vetoed a few bills backed by progressives, including one that would have barred driverless heavy-duty trucks and another that would have required judges to consider parental acceptance of children's gender identities in deciding custody cases.
While Newsom has touted California's success in advancing labor unions, climate protections, gun safety and social justice, he would face some significant obstacles in running for national office.
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