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This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the worst-kept secret in politics, the fact that he’s giving “serious thought” to running for president in 2028.

Now, considering the condition of the state of California, you can make a strong case that Newsom shouldn’t even be governor any longer, never mind become the next president. His expected presidential bid requires him to be as antagonistic to the president as possible, which is going to hurt the state in the long run, at a time when California needs all the help it can get.

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This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the worst-kept secret in politics, the fact that he’s giving “serious thought” to running for president in 2028.

Now, considering the condition of the state of California, you can make a strong case that Newsom shouldn’t even be governor any longer, never mind become the next president. His expected presidential bid requires him to be as antagonistic to the president as possible, which is going to hurt the state in the long run, at a time when California needs all the help it can get.