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Newsom Surges in 2028 Presidential Race, Overtakes Contenders

7/17/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining momentum in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. By boldly challenging Trump allies like Charlie Kirk and JD Vance, he has captured public attention and increased his nomination chances to 18%, surpassing notable contenders such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining momentum in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. By boldly challenging Trump allies like Charlie Kirk and JD Vance, he has captured public attention and increased his nomination chances to 18%, surpassing notable contenders such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg.