Newsom Harris 2028 Presidential Pledge
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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race.
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Current polling of the potential Democratic candidates has Harris in the lead, usually beating Newsom by double digits.
Newsom, who terms out this year as governor, has increasingly portrayed himself as a foil to Trump and is widely viewed as positioning himself for a 2028 presidential bid.
“I wouldn’t run if she ran,” Newsom said while fly fishing in Montana with Tapper as part of a series where the news anchor chats with politicians in some of their favorite places.
In the CNN interview, Newsom noted that he did not know whether Harris would run and agreed it was a “pretty good case” to make when Tapper raised the argument that Harris had had her chance at the presidency and Newsom had not yet.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper that if former Vice President Kamala Harris runs for president in 2028, he will not challenge her. In a fishing trip interview, Newsom described the potential conflict as detrimental to both candidates and beneficial to other Democratic contenders. He has been building his profile as a presidential candidate by attacking Trump, reaching out to conservatives…
Newsom’s Harris gamble: Clearing the field or betting she won’t run? →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this storyCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines during a fly-fishing trip in mid-August when he pledged not to run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris wanted to do so, shocking political observers and Democratic donors. This move came amid speculation about both politicians potentially running and the dynamics between them, especially after they previously stepped aside for each other as they climbed California's…
The calculated move behind Gavin Newsom's extraordinary Kamala Harris pledge ... and the 'sinister plot' Democrats suspect: 'He's messing with her' →2 articles from Daily Mail on this storyGavin Newsom told CNN he wouldn't run for president if Kamala Harris does, showing deference to her potential candidacy. This move reduces the likelihood of a competitive race between two influential California Democrats seeking the 2028 Democratic nomination. Both have expressed interest but haven’t made final decisions; Harris has yet to declare officially despite being seen as a front-runner in polls.
Newsom says he won't run for president if Harris does →Gavin Newsom stated that he will not seek the presidency in 2028 if Kamala Harris runs, as reported in an interview with CNN. Both are seen as leading candidates within the Democratic Party. Newsom emphasized that running against Harris would be counterproductive and a "gift from God" to their political opponents. He made this statement while fly fishing with Jake Tapper in Montana, reflecting on his readiness for a…
Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does →California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to do so, calling such a scenario "mutual assured destruction" with no electoral upside. He emphasized the overlap between their political bases and suggested it would be better service to avoid splitting Democratic votes. Harris has been noncommittal about her own presidential aspirations for 2028, saying…
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does →Gavin Newsom told CNN’s Jake Tapper that he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does, citing potential divisiveness among Democratic voters as a reason. In an interview while fly fishing in Montana, Newsom also mentioned his family's importance in the decision-making process and shared an anecdote about his son expressing concerns over his father’s absence due to a possible presidential run. The article…
Gavin Newsom reveals he won’t run for president in 2028 if a certain other Democrat does →Show 2 more outlets
California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to campaign again. Newsom stated that having both potential Democratic candidates running could be advantageous for Republicans, describing it as a "gift" to them. The comment was made during an interview where Newsom and the interviewer were fishing together.
Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris does →California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to enter the race. Speaking while fly-fishing in Montana, Newsom suggested that a primary contest between them would be detrimental to both and advantageous to other candidates. This statement comes as Newsom has been building his national profile ahead of potential future campaigns.
California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does →Analysis
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- 14 Sep
Newsom has been eyed as a possible 2028 front-runner as early as 2024, and much of his posturing since President Donald Trump took office has been interpreted as a not-so-subtle attempt to prepare for the next election.
- 15 Sep
California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does
- 18 Sep
Newsom expressed concern if Harris entered the race, the two Californians would face 'mutual assured destruction,' in a fight over the same set of voters and funders.
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18 Sep The calculated move behind Gavin Newsom's extraordinary Kamala Harris pledge ... and the 'sinister plot' Democrats suspect: 'He's messing with her'California Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines during a fly-fishing trip in mid-August when he pledged not to run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris wanted to do so, shocking political observers and Democratic donors. This move came amid speculation about both politicians potentially running and the dynamics between them, especially after they previously stepped aside for each other as they climbed California's…Daily Mail
15 Sep Newsom’s Harris gamble: Clearing the field or betting she won’t run?California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper that if former Vice President Kamala Harris runs for president in 2028, he will not challenge her. In a fishing trip interview, Newsom described the potential conflict as detrimental to both candidates and beneficial to other Democratic contenders. He has been building his profile as a presidential candidate by attacking Trump, reaching out to conservatives…Washington Examiner
15 Sep Gavin Newsom bends the knee to Kamala Harris with shock decision on 2028 presidential runCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom disclosed to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Monday that he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to seek the Democratic nomination. This announcement came during a casual fly-fishing trip in Montana, where Newsom also stated his intention to wait until after the 2026 midterm elections before making any final decisions about a presidential bid…Daily Mail15 Sep California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris doesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to enter the race. Speaking while fly-fishing in Montana, Newsom suggested that a primary contest between them would be detrimental to both and advantageous to other candidates. This statement comes as Newsom has been building his national profile ahead of potential future campaigns.The Straits Times
15 Sep Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris doesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to campaign again. Newsom stated that having both potential Democratic candidates running could be advantageous for Republicans, describing it as a "gift" to them. The comment was made during an interview where Newsom and the interviewer were fishing together.South China Morning Post
15 Sep Gavin Newsom reveals he won’t run for president in 2028 if a certain other Democrat doesGavin Newsom told CNN’s Jake Tapper that he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does, citing potential divisiveness among Democratic voters as a reason. In an interview while fly fishing in Montana, Newsom also mentioned his family's importance in the decision-making process and shared an anecdote about his son expressing concerns over his father’s absence due to a possible presidential run. The article…The Independent
15 Sep Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris doesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to do so, calling such a scenario "mutual assured destruction" with no electoral upside. He emphasized the overlap between their political bases and suggested it would be better service to avoid splitting Democratic votes. Harris has been noncommittal about her own presidential aspirations for 2028, saying…NBC News
15 Sep Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris doesGavin Newsom stated that he will not seek the presidency in 2028 if Kamala Harris runs, as reported in an interview with CNN. Both are seen as leading candidates within the Democratic Party. Newsom emphasized that running against Harris would be counterproductive and a "gift from God" to their political opponents. He made this statement while fly fishing with Jake Tapper in Montana, reflecting on his readiness for a…The Guardian
15 Sep Newsom says he won't run for president if Harris doesGavin Newsom told CNN he wouldn't run for president if Kamala Harris does, showing deference to her potential candidacy. This move reduces the likelihood of a competitive race between two influential California Democrats seeking the 2028 Democratic nomination. Both have expressed interest but haven’t made final decisions; Harris has yet to declare officially despite being seen as a front-runner in polls.Los Angeles Times
14 Sep Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris doesGovernor Gavin Newsom stated that he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to do so, emphasizing mutual respect and avoiding destructive competition. He highlighted the potential negative impact of competing runs on both their candidacies and stressed his strong connection with Harris's supporters. Current polls position Harris as a frontrunner among Democrats, followed…Washington Examiner
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