From Vanity Fair · Joe Hagan · · 3m
Gavin Newsom Sounds Like He's Running
Gavin Newsom, California's outgoing governor, pitches himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate with a blend of Clintonian pragmatism and progressive policies.
In brief
Gavin Newsom, California's outgoing governor, pitches himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate with a blend of Clintonian pragmatism and progressive policies. Gavin Newsom, California's outgoing governor, is positioning himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate by leveraging his progressive…
Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom, outgoing governor of California and probable 2028 presidential candidate, knows what you’re thinking.
California's Liberal Hellscape
California remains the quintessential liberal hellscape with nation-leading poverty and income inequality and widespread homelessness.
California Derangement Syndrome
Newsom calls it 'California derangement syndrome,' his spin on the MAGA attack line for Trump haters.
“California derangement syndrome”
Proposition 50 Impact
Proposition 50 could flip five congressional seats in California in a tit-for-tat response to newly drawn seats in Texas.
Clinton Connection
Newsom says he seeks Clinton’s counsel, his advice, and even in his absence, do that.
Project 2029
Newsom is drafting policy ideas under Project 2029, a framework for 2029 that includes zoning reform, corporate tax, and childcare policies.
Billionaire Tax Proposal
Newsom proposed a national billionaire’s tax, a federal tax-bracket adjustment for people making over $100 million.
AI Regulation
Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1047, California’s first state bill regulating AI, and encouraged a narrower bill based on a white paper.
Unsheltered Homelessness
Newsom claims a 9 percent drop in unsheltered homelessness over the past year, though the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office argues they’re underreported.
DSA and Progressive Pressure
The Democratic Socialists of America are gaining ground with promises of burning the billionaire class to the ground.
Newsom's Political Style
Newsom describes himself as a 'reasonableness' candidate, a seasoned technician of center-left governance who steered the fourth-largest economy with one hand and fought MAGA with the other.
Clintonian Political Style
Newsom says he has a 'mind like a steel trap that remembers absolutely everything' and is a master of his craft.
The 2028 Presidential Race
Newsom is pitching himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate with a blend of Clintonian pragmatism and progressive policies.
The 2028 Primary Calendar
Nevada is the second swing state on the Democratic primary calendar for 2028, after South Carolina.
The 2028 Primary Race
Newsom is competing with Kamala Harris in the 2028 Democratic presidential race, though he has not officially entered the race.
The 2028 Presidential Race
Newsom says he will run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does not run.
The essence
Gavin Newsom, California's outgoing governor, is positioning himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate by leveraging his progressive policies and Clintonian political style.
