Gavin Newsom Teases Possible 2028 VP Pick

As for Newsom, a 2028 presidential bid is anything but a shoo in at this point

Last fall, a statewide survey shows that while some Democrats are enthusiastic about the idea of a Newsom campaign, that support fades sharply outside his state.

Among California voters overall, most – 52 percent – do not want the governor to seek the White House, CBS News reported.

Nationally, any Democrat entering the 2028 field would have to appeal to voters across multiple states

Still, home-state sentiment offers early insight into how a candidate’s leadership is perceived by those who know them best.

Newsom’s approval rating as governor remains positive — slightly higher than the number who want him to run — suggesting his leadership within California is viewed more favorably than his potential national ambitions.