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Newsom would step aside for Harris in 2028. But these 2 Dems are outpacing them both

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated he would not challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, signaling a potential deferral to her candidacy. Despite this move, early analysis suggests that other Democratic figures are currently outpacing both Newsom and Harris in a field expected to be highly competitive. This shift highlights emerging alternatives within the party as leadership eyes the next election cycle.

It could be a very crowded field.

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