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Newsom's Support Soars Amid 2028 Presidential Buzz

8/30/2025

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Newsom Gains Momentum

California Governor Gavin Newsom's support for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination has risen to 25%, up from 12% in June.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holds 16% support, while Vice President Kamala Harris has dropped to 11%.
Newsom's popularity has increased among younger voters and both Black and White demographics.
In response to Texas Republican redistricting, Newsom and California Democrats propose a counter House map for November's special election.
Newsom is adopting a confrontational approach against Trump on social media, enhancing his Democratic presence.

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Noem Advocates Extradition

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem seeks the extradition of Gabriel P. Calixto, charged with murdering Emma Shafer in Illinois.
Noem criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's sanctuary policies, advocating for law and order.
Pritzker opposed the National Guard's potential deployment, calling it unconstitutional and a political maneuver.
Pritzker stated there is no crime emergency in Chicago, while Trump argued crime is increasing under Pritzker's leadership.

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Governors Criticize Trump

Nineteen Democratic governors criticized President Trump's threat to deploy National Guard troops, calling it an "alarming abuse of power."
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker noted that eight of the ten states with the highest homicide rates are Republican-led.
Chicago officials are formulating a response strategy, initially created for the Democratic National Convention, due to troop deployment uncertainty.
Pritzker cautioned Trump against military involvement in Chicago, stating it is neither wanted nor needed.

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Newsom Gains Momentum

California Governor Gavin Newsom's support for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination has risen to 25%, up from 12% in June.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holds 16% support, while Vice President Kamala Harris has dropped to 11%.
Newsom's popularity has increased among younger voters and both Black and White demographics.
In response to Texas Republican redistricting, Newsom and California Democrats propose a counter House map for November's special election.
Newsom is adopting a confrontational approach against Trump on social media, enhancing his Democratic presence.

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