06-28-2024, 11:51 AM
(06-28-2024, 11:35 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I believe I pointed Newsome out quite a long time ago. Once he started vetoing the most far left legislation sent his way by our insane state government I knew he was prepping for a national run. It was so out of character
No, and no one should. The guy is an empty headed buffoon. But he's young and has a certain charisma. He'll be an unmitigated disaster as POTUS, especially given what he'll have to sacrifice/promise to power broker his way into getting the nod.
I had this conversation last night and this morning about Gavin. My wife asked me "you really want Newsom to run for president?" No, he isn't my top choice, but that isn't the point. The point is there isn't really anyone else who stands a chance IMO. He's the most presidential candidate that the Dems have. I have heard Buttigieg mentioned, and I like him as well. He's young and charismatic and has really soared up the political ladder, but I still think Newsom is probably the best bet from the Dems perspective.
I don't think the Dems have much of a shot at this point in all honesty. Even if they throw up Pete or Gavin, it's just too late in the process. We're barely more than four months until election day. On top of that, there was a poll back in March that pitted a hypothetical Trump vs. Gavin matchup and Trump was killing him in it. Granted, just one poll. However, I think we're trading "sure defeat" for "likely defeat" by switching candidates now.