{"id":2091676,"date":"2023-11-06T11:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T16:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-adds-to-presidential-bid-speculation-with-donation-to-south-carolina-mayoral-candidate\/"},"modified":"2023-11-06T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T16:39:29","slug":"newsom-adds-to-presidential-bid-speculation-with-donation-to-south-carolina-mayoral-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-adds-to-presidential-bid-speculation-with-donation-to-south-carolina-mayoral-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom fuels presidential bid rumors by donating to SC mayoral candidate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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%2Fnewsom-adds-to-presidential-bid-speculation-with-donation-to-south-carolina-mayoral-candidate%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=2091676&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>Gov. Gavin Newsom Sets His Sights on 2024 Presidential Race<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has been making waves in recent weeks, fueling speculation about his presidential ambitions. \u2063One particular race has \u200ccaught his attention &#8211; the \u2063mayoral race in\u200c Charleston, South Carolina, a crucial Democratic stronghold\u2064 leading up to the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Newsom&#8217;s \u2062Shadow Presidential Campaign?<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s recent\u200b trips to China and Israel in October have only added fuel\u2063 to the fire of conjectures about his potential shadow presidential campaign. But it was his donation to Clay Middleton&#8217;s\u2063 campaign for Charleston mayor that really raised eyebrows.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, which gained attention during his tour across the South earlier this \u200byear, has raised over $17,000 for Middleton, according to a spokesperson for Newsom.<\/p>\n<p>Middleton, an Obama appointee and former \u2064aide to Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), has garnered endorsements from prominent Democrats \u200csuch as Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Sen. Cory\u2064 Booker (D-NJ), Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL), and former Secretary\u2064 of State Hillary Clinton. Clyburn himself, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-pastors-rebuke-david-french-over-his-repeated-criticism-of-churches-and-white-evangelicals\/\" title=\"Major Pastors Rebuke David French Over His Repeated Criticism of Churches and \u2018White Evangelicals\u2019\">highly influential figure<\/a> in state\u2063 elections, has\u200c also endorsed Middleton.<\/p>\n<p>While South\u2064 Carolina is traditionally a Republican stronghold, Charleston County has emerged as \u200ba competitive Democratic region. In the 2020 election, \u200dCharleston overwhelmingly voted for President Joe Biden, despite the state&#8217;s loyalty to\u200b former President \u2062Donald Trump in previous\u200c elections.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Newsom&#8217;s \u2063Denials and Controversial Moves<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom has repeatedly denied any \u200cplans to run for president in 2024 and has expressed \u200dhis unwavering support for President Biden. However, his recent appearances on Fox News&#8217;s Hannity and his upcoming debate with Gov. Ron DeSantis \u200b(R-FL) have raised further speculation about his intentions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite \u200chis role as Biden&#8217;s attack dog, Newsom&#8217;s presidential-like actions \u200chave drawn criticism from within \u2064the Democratic Party. Sen. John Fetterman \u2064(D-PA) took a swipe at Newsom during an event in Iowa,\u200b criticizing\u200c him for \u200dnot having the courage\u200c to officially announce his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner reached\u2062 out to Newsom&#8217;s office and Campaign for \u200cDemocracy for\u2063 comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200cpotential challenges and criticisms may \u2063Newsom face in his pursuit of the presidency, particularly concerning his handling of the pandemic and his ties to the tech\u200b industry<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rael have only \u2064added\u200d fuel to the\u2064 fire of speculation surrounding \u200dhis \u200cpotential presidential bid.\u200c Some political observers believe that these trips \u200bwere not just about trade and\u2064 diplomacy, but also about \u200bbuilding relationships and\u2062 establishing himself on\u2063 the world stage. It is no secret that \u2062foreign policy experience is \u200da key \u2062qualification\u2062 for any presidential candidate, and \u2063Newsom seems to be positioning \u200dhimself as someone who can navigate global \u200baffairs.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Newsom&#8217;s efforts to \u200ccombat the COVID-19\u2063 pandemic in California have gained national attention. His decision to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-were-right-leftist-bill-maher-gives-credit-to-desantis-covid-response-even-audience-agrees\/\" title=\"Bill Maher acknowledges DeSantis' COVID response, audience agrees.\">implement strict lockdown measures<\/a> \u2063and mask\u2062 mandates,\u200d despite facing \u2063backlash from some quarters, has been praised by \u2063many \u2062as decisive and necessary\u200c action. Newsom has also prioritized vaccination distribution, which has\u200d earned him praise from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">public health experts<\/a>. These actions have established\u200b him as a leader who is not afraid to make\u2064 difficult decisions for the greater good.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s focus\u2062 on climate change and environmental \u2062issues is \u200banother reason why some \u200dsee him as a potential presidential candidate. Under his leadership,\u200d California has become a \u2064leader in renewable energy and has set ambitious goals\u200d for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fischer-bill-would-impose-1k-fee-on-evs-to-replace-gas-tax-for-highway-trust-fund\/\" title=\"Fischer proposes k fee on EVs to fund highway trust fund, replacing gas tax.\">reducing greenhouse gas\u2064 emissions<\/a>. \u200dHis commitment\u200c to\u2063 clean energy \u200cand sustainability may resonate with voters who prioritize\u2064 these issues, especially considering the \u2062growing concern about climate change around the world.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone is convinced of Newsom&#8217;s presidential prospects. Critics argue that his handling of the pandemic has been inconsistent and\u200c that\u2064 his policies\u200d have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-adds-to-presidential-bid-speculation-with-donation-to-south-carolina-mayoral-candidate\/\" title=\"Newsom fuels presidential bid rumors by donating to SC mayoral candidate.\">negatively impacted small businesses<\/a> and the economy. Furthermore, his controversial decision to attend a maskless dinner at a \u200bhigh-end \u2062restaurant during \u2063a time when he was advising Californians to \u2064stay home has raised questions about his integrity and judgment.<\/p>\n<p>Some Democrats also worry that Newsom&#8217;s close\u200d ties \u2063to the tech industry may \u2063alienate him from more progressive voters who\u2062 are skeptical of big tech&#8217;s influence. As governor, \u200bNewsom has had a \u200ccozy relationship with companies like \u2063Google\u200d and Facebook, which has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. This \u2064association may hinder his ability to connect with voters who are \u2064looking for \u200ca candidate with a more progressive\u2062 stance on antitrust and privacy issues.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2064 the challenges and criticisms, Newsom&#8217;s entry\u2064 into the 2024 presidential race would undoubtedly shake up the field. His charisma,\u200b experience, \u2062and \u200dability to\u200c navigate complex issues make him a formidable candidate. Whether or not he ultimately \u2062decides to run, it is clear that \u200cNewsom has his sights set on \u2062a future beyond the governorship of California.<\/p>\n<p>As the mayoral race in Charleston heats up, all eyes will be on Newsom and \u200bhis potential role in \u2062the election. If he decides to\u2062 jump in, \u2062it will be interesting to see\u200d how he navigates\u2064 the political \u2063landscape\u2064 of a different \u2063state\u2064 and how he positions himself \u200bas the candidate of \u2064choice in a\u200c crucial Democratic\u2062 stronghold. Regardless of the outcome,\u200b Newsom&#8217;s ambitions and actions will continue to be \u200bclosely watched as the 2024 election approaches.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has been actively pursuing his presidential aspirations, focusing on the Charleston mayoral race in South Carolina. This region holds significant importance for Democrats in the upcoming 2024 election. Speculation about Newsom&#8217;s covert presidential campaign gained momentum after his visits to China and Israel in October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2091677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2091676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2091676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091676\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2091677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2091676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2091676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2091676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}