Politics Today News Political Strategists Discuss Gov Newsom, Hypothetical Presidential Race

At DNC winter meetings, Democrats take heart from 2025 victories as Newsom, Harris look ahead to 2028

Democrats felt jubilant at this year's winter party meetings after decisive off-year election wins. Now, they say they are looking to build on the 2025 momentum in next year's midterms — and beyond. Read More

Is Newsom blazing a path to the White House? Running a fool’s errand? Let’s discuss

Times columnist and Newsom skeptic Mark Z. Barabak doubts the California governor's chances in 2028. Veteran Democratic strategist Garry South believes Newsom has a strong shot. The two hash it out. Read More

Potential presidential candidates are less coy about 2028 plans: ‘Of course I'm thinking about it'

There was a time when presidential hopefuls played coy about their ambitions, crisscrossing the country under the guise of helping other candidates and deflecting when pushed on their obvious plans. Read More

Poll: Who Wins Hypothetical Vance-Newsom 2028 Race?

An Emerson College survey has shown Vice President JD Vance and California Gov. Gavin Newsom nearly tied in the 2028 presidential race, revealing a sharply divided electorate. Vance holds 46% support, ... Read More

Newsom trolls Trump with website tracking president’s ‘criminal cronies’

Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a website that tracks President Trump's controversial pardons, including Jan. 6 rioters, drug traffickers and fraudsters. Read More