Speculation about the CA governor replacing Biden overlooks his major drawbacks.
By Paul R. Brian
There’s no doubt that California Governor Gavin Newsom is a skilled politician and orator. He knows how to play the game and has steadily climbed his way up the ladder of Golden State politics. But how would that play on the national stage? Speculation that a slick political operator like Newsom could step in to replace Joe Biden overlooks three key facts. First let’s look at why Newsom is even being potentially floated as a substitute
Why the California Model?
California is a Democrat stronghold, with the largest statewide party in the nation and over 10 million members in the state. Newsom rode to power on the back of that state-level apparatus and its massive donor money and networks. The idea of nominating Newsom relies on his…
