Gavin Newsom Has a Kamala Harris Problem
Gavin Newsom faces challenges with Kamala Harris potentially running for president in 2028. Despite her previous campaign struggles, Harris maintains strong support among black female voters, which could complicate Newsom's ambitions. The dynamics of race and gender within the Democratic Party may significantly influence the upcoming election landscape.
- ▪Kamala Harris has hinted at a presidential run in 2028, while Gavin Newsom is currently seen as a leading candidate.
- ▪Polls indicate that Harris's previous campaign has left her viewed as 'damaged goods' by some donors.
- ▪Harris received over 92% of the vote from black female voters in a Washington Post exit poll, highlighting her strong support within this demographic.
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Gavin Newsom Has a Kamala Harris Problem Larry Elder 1:00 PM | May 17, 2026 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently dropped several not too subtle hints that she wants to run for president in 2028. Polls, at least for now, show the leading likely Democrat candidate is California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Many Democrat pundits and insiders say Harris' failed run against Donald Trump renders her damaged goods, and therefore insufficiently attractive to the donor class.
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