Newsom Pledges to Step Aside for Harris | Charleston News

Governor Gavin Newsom just dropped a political bombshell: if Kamala Harris runs for president, he’s not joining the race — even though many think he’s eyeing 2028. He calls a potential Harris-Newsom showdown a “gift from God” for Republicans, warning it could fracture the Democratic base and backfire. Experts say his move is strategic — avoiding a California-vs.-California split while keeping his presidential ambitions alive. With Harris’s past run fizzling and midterms looming, Newsom may announce his own bid soon, positioning himself as the pragmatic alternative to a crowded field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/why-experts-see-newsoms-pledge-to-avoid-running-against-harris-as-strategic-move-gavin-newsom-kamala-harris-democrats-2028-presidential-race More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac542be276ea87ba Report issues to [email protected].