Gavin Newsom shifted his social media style to mirror President Trump, using similar phrases, all-caps typing, and derogatory nicknames for conservative figures. Polling in California shows a major surge in support among California Democrats for a Newsom presidential bid, rising from about 35% in 2023 to roughly 75% now, a roughly 40-point increase. Newsom is receiving a higher share of support in his home state than other prominent Democrats, including Kamala Harris and the former vice president. Home-state primary polling serves as an important benchmark for national viability, and the early numbers appear promising despite the election being years away.
I absolutely think it's showing signs of working; and let's take a look at the voters who know Gavin Newsom best those voters out in California, those California Democrats. California Democrats on Newsom for [president]. You go back to 2023, just 35% wanted him to run for president. Look at the percentage now who are excited for a run for president for Gavin Newsom. What is that? That's a 40-point climb, my goodness gracious! A rising tide of support for Gavin Newsom.
Remember, back in 2023, the majority of Democrats did not want Joe Biden to run for another term; but California Democrats in Gavin Newsom's home state did not want him to run, either. And now, 75% are excited for him to run; and more than that, he's getting a higher percentage of the vote than Kamala Harris in her home state.
Although the next presidential election is still more than three years away, Enten broke down why the early polls were a promising sign for Newsom should he decide to run: It's one of those benchmarks, the home state polling for presidential candidates. If they can't win the primary in their home state, they ain't going to win anywhere.
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