Newsom’s 2028 Plan: Two-Time Loser Kamala Harris Gets First Dibs
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, decides to run. Newsom has been considered a likely 2028 candidate himself. However, many observers and commentators have expressed skepticism about whether Newsom would actually follow through on this commitment if Harris entered the race.

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3 developments- Sep 14Newsom says he won't run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
- Sep 15Gavin Newsom’s vow not to run against Kamala Harris branded ‘impossible to believe’
- Sep 17Gavin Newsom says he’d step aside for Kamala Harris — Sara Gonzales calls it 'hilarious'
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