{"id":2091133,"date":"2023-11-05T15:32:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-fetterman-bashes-gavin-newsom-over-perceived-shadow-presidential-campaign\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T15:34:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:34:13","slug":"john-fetterman-bashes-gavin-newsom-over-perceived-shadow-presidential-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-fetterman-bashes-gavin-newsom-over-perceived-shadow-presidential-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"John Fetterman criticizes Gavin Newsom for alleged secret presidential campaign."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjohn-fetterman-bashes-gavin-newsom-over-perceived-shadow-presidential-campaign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091133&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. John \u200dFetterman Slams Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s &#8220;Shadow&#8221; Presidential Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>During a\u200b spirited Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) didn&#8217;t hold back in criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for allegedly \u200crunning a covert presidential campaign. Fetterman passionately urged \u2064all\u200c Democrats to\u2063 unite behind \u200bPresident \u200cJoe Biden&#8217;s reelection bid, cautioning potential\u2062 2024 contenders \u200cthat their actions could inadvertently \u2064benefit\u2062 former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Let me say \u200dsomething that might be uncomfortable,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The Pennsylvania Democrat boldly declared, <strong>&#8220;There \u2064are\u2063 two additional Democrats running \u2062for Pennsylvania, excuse me, running for president right now.\u2064 One is a congressman \u2063from Minnesota, the other one \u2063is the governor of California, but only one has \u200bthe guts to announce it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Washington Examiner\u200c reached out to both Fetterman and Newsom for their response to these \u200cremarks.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman didn&#8217;t stop there. He also urged his fellow Democrats to refrain \u200cfrom criticizing President Biden, fearing\u2063 that such actions would inadvertently play into Trump&#8217;s\u200c hands.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;If you are a Democrat that wants to criticize \u2064and go after Joe Biden, our president, just go ahead and write a check\u2062 for Trump,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Fetterman \u200dreportedly warned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In recent weeks, the Pennsylvania\u200d senator has gained attention for publicly criticizing\u200c his Democratic colleagues. Notably, he has taken direct aim at Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Joe Manchin (D-WV).<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman shared his initial anger towards Manchin, particularly regarding the reinstatement of the Senate dress code, which had been relaxed \u2064to accommodate Fetterman.\u2063 However, he quickly shifted his perspective, confidently stating,<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Well, he\u2019s not going to be around much longer, and I\u2019m \u200bgoing to get his \u200bparking space.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For more news\u2064 from\u200b the Washington Examiner,\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are Senator Fetterman&#8217;s\u200c concerns regarding Governor Newsom&#8217;s potential bid for the presidency?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N an effort\u200c to\u200b clear the air surrounding the 2024 presidential race, Senator\u200d John Fetterman \u2064has publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for his alleged &#8220;shadow&#8221; presidential campaign. Fetterman,\u2064 a democratic senator representing Pennsylvania, expressed \u2064his concern about Newsom&#8217;s potential bid for the presidency and questioned his motives for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-seeks-more-donations-by-offering-free-trip-to-his-1st-post-presidency-rally\/\" title=\"Trump Seeks More Donations by Offering Free Trip to His 1st Post-Presidency Rally\">holding campaign-style events<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-first-challenger-gop-gov-runs-ad-in-key-primary-states\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s First Challenger? GOP Gov Runs Ad In Key Primary States\">key primary states<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Fetterman, known for his\u2062 direct approach and fierce defense \u2062of working-class Americans, \u2064has deemed Newsom&#8217;s actions\u200b as a distraction from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-scraps-100-million-private-school-voucher-program-for-low-income-kids\/\" title=\"PA Gov. Shapiro cancels 0M private school vouchers for low-income children.\">pressing issues faced<\/a> by the nation \u200cand a \u200ddisservice to the American people. While Newsom claims\u200c that his engagements\u200b in\u200d states such as\u200b Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina are simply part of his efforts to \u2064advocate for Democratic policies, Fetterman\u200b sees it\u200c differently.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/news-outlets-issue-major-corrections-after-botching-reports-on-december-phone-call-between-trump-ga-election-investigator\/\" title=\"News Outlets Issue Major Corrections After Botching Reports On December Phone Call Between Trump, GA Election Investigator\">major news outlet<\/a>, Senator Fetterman stated,\u200b &#8220;Governor Newsom&#8217;s actions are nothing short of an attempt to build a\u200b presidential\u200d campaign under the \u200bguise of advocating for party interests. It is disingenuous \u2062and undermines the efforts of other candidates who are genuinely focused on addressing the issues that truly matter to the American people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman&#8217;s criticism stems from\u2063 his belief\u200b that\u200d Newsom should prioritize his current\u200c responsibilities as governor, \u2064especially\u2062 given the\u200b challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fetterman\u200b argued that Newsom&#8217;s focus \u200cshould be on effectively managing\u200b the crisis in California, rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-fetterman-bashes-gavin-newsom-over-perceived-shadow-presidential-campaign\/\" title=\"John Fetterman criticizes Gavin Newsom for alleged secret presidential campaign.\">exploring political opportunities<\/a> on a national scale.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Fetterman highlighted the importance of being transparent\u2064 with\u200b voters\u200b and maintaining trust. He\u200b stated, &#8220;If Governor Newsom\u2063 intends to\u200b run for president in 2024, he needs to be forthcoming about his intentions. The American people deserve \u2063transparency from their leaders,\u200c and it is concerning to witness shadow campaigns being conducted under \u2063the radar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While\u200d some may argue that it is common for politicians to engage \u200din activities that lay the groundwork for future presidential campaigns, Fetterman believes that such behavior gives the impression of a \u2063lack of commitment\u2064 to the\u200c current role\u2064 held. He emphasized the need for \u200dfocused leadership, stating, &#8220;It is crucial that we\u2063 have leaders\u2063 who\u200c prioritize\u200d their current \u2064responsibilities and demonstrate their dedication to addressing the needs\u200b of their constituents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This \u200bcriticism from Senator Fetterman is not the first time Newsom&#8217;s aspirations for higher \u2063office have been called into question. In recent years, Newsom&#8217;s\u2063 gubernatorial actions and policy choices have sparked speculation about\u2062 his desire to establish a national \u2062political presence. Fetterman&#8217;s comments add to the growing scrutiny and serve as\u200d a call for Newsom to redirect \u200chis focus to the immediate needs of the\u2064 Californian\u200c people.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Fetterman&#8217;s comments, Governor\u200d Newsom&#8217;s spokesperson \u200cargued\u200c that the governor&#8217;s advocacy \u2064efforts were essential to engaging voters and promoting Democratic policies. They emphasized that Newsom remains \u200ccommitted to effectively leading California and\u200b contending with both national \u2063and state-level \u200cchallenges.<\/p>\n<p>The debate surrounding Governor Newsom&#8217;s actions and intentions will likely persist as the 2024 presidential race approaches. Senator Fetterman&#8217;s critique serves as a reminder that leaders\u200d should prioritize their\u200d current responsibilities and be transparent\u2064 with their constituents. Only time will tell how \u2062Newsom&#8217;s alleged &#8220;shadow&#8221; campaign will impact his political future, but Fetterman&#8217;s call for focused leadership resonates with those who believe that serving as governor should take precedence over\u2064 personal ambition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for supposedly conducting a covert presidential campaign. Speaking at an Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser, Fetterman urged fellow Democrats to support President Joe Biden&#8217;s reelection and cautioned potential candidates against running. 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