{"id":2109546,"date":"2023-11-28T06:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T11:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-democrats-say-kamala-harris-could-have-upper-hand-over-gavin-newsom-if-they-run\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T06:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T11:35:47","slug":"california-democrats-say-kamala-harris-could-have-upper-hand-over-gavin-newsom-if-they-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-democrats-say-kamala-harris-could-have-upper-hand-over-gavin-newsom-if-they-run\/","title":{"rendered":"California Democrats believe Kamala Harris may have an advantage over Gavin Newsom if they both decide to run"},"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\">36<\/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%2Fcalifornia-democrats-say-kamala-harris-could-have-upper-hand-over-gavin-newsom-if-they-run%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=2109546&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>Vice President Kamala Harris Holds Advantage Over Gov. Gavin Newsom in Potential\u200d Democratic\u2062 Primary, \u200bCalifornia Democrats \u2064Say<\/h2>\n<p>If a Democratic presidential primary were to take place tomorrow, Vice President Kamala Harris would\u200b have an \u2063edge over Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to party members in California. The\u2062 advantage? \u2062Harris is not a white man, which resonates with Democrats who are tired \u200dof wealthy, white men dominating nominations.<\/p>\n<p>The political chattering class is buzzing about the potential candidacies of Harris and Newsom in the upcoming \u2062general election. Harris, seen by \u200dsome as President Joe Biden&#8217;s heir apparent, and Newsom, who has been actively building\u2062 his national profile, are both being closely watched.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Shared History and Speculation<\/h3>\n<p>Some Democrats at a California state party convention believe that Newsom will defer \u2064to Harris due to their shared history in San\u2064 Francisco and California&#8217;s capital. Others argue that \u2063the next primary\u2062 should be an open, competitive race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Aja, a healthcare\u2064 worker from Sacramento, believes that\u2064 Harris may have the advantage in\u200c today&#8217;s political climate, where people are\u2062 seeking change from the traditional \u200bwealthy, white male candidates. She dismisses the notion that Newsom is running\u200c a \u2062shadow primary campaign\u200b against Biden and\u200d emphasizes that there is no animosity between Harris and Newsom, as\u2062 they have risen through the ranks together.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone is convinced of Harris&#8217;s qualifications. Joy\u200b O&#8217;Connell, a retired social worker, admits to not knowing much about Harris&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-archives-to-release-hundreds-of-emails-on-hunter-biden-unless-white-house-intervenes\/\" title=\"National Archives To Release Hundreds Of Emails On Hunter Biden Unless White House Intervenes\">vice presidential record<\/a>, highlighting the \u2063need\u2063 for more publicity. Susan Gordon Green, a professor, sees Newsom as a loyal party man who will respect \u200cHarris as the next in line\u200b after \u200dBiden.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>2028: Anybody&#8217;s\u2064 Game<\/h3>\n<p>Gretchen Newsom,\u2064 a political coordinator, believes \u2063that \u2063the primary race in 2028 is \u2063wide open,\u200c with both Harris \u2063and Newsom having different stories and backgrounds but similar policy\u200c perspectives. The differentiation between the \u200ctwo will be interesting to observe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gavin Newsom has been positioning himself as a potential presidential candidate for years, according to political science professor Thad\u200c Kousser. His recent actions, such\u2063 as engaging in the national debate and meeting with world leaders, have \u2063elevated his presidential image. However, Kousser notes that both \u200cNewsom and Harris have their strengths and\u2062 weaknesses.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Strengths and\u2064 Weaknesses<\/h3>\n<p>Harris has near-universal \u2063name recognition and access to the national media, but lacks independent authority. \u2063Newsom, on the\u200b other hand, \u200bhas vast campaign funds \u200bbut is responsible for California&#8217;s\u200b serious problems, including homelessness and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/homan-senator-ron-wydens-misguided-attack-on-opportunity-zones\/\" title=\"Homan: Senator Ron Wyden\u2019s Misguided Attack on Opportunity Zones\">high poverty rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kousser also highlights potential obstacles \u2064for Newsom, such as fentanyl deaths, gas prices, and liberal issues that may not resonate with all voters. However, Newsom&#8217;s ability to position himself as\u2063 somewhat moderate and his\u200d competence in managing challenges give him credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, both Pitney and Citrin agree with California Democrats that \u200cHarris&#8217;s gender and race\u200d give her an advantage over Newsom. Pitney emphasizes that no Democrat can afford to alienate black voters, \u2062who play a crucial role in the party&#8217;s nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>As the potential primary race unfolds, it\u2063 remains to be seen how Newsom&#8217;s\u200c campaign will \u2062navigate the challenge \u2062of\u2064 countering Harris&#8217;s appeal.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200d does Kamala Harris&#8217;s identity as a woman of color resonate with California Democrats and \u2062address systemic inequalities?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  About Newsom, but\u200d believes that Harris hasn&#8217;t accomplished enough in her \u200dpolitical career \u200cto warrant a \u200bprimary victory. O&#8217;Connell argues that the Democratic \u2063Party should focus on candidates with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a> \u200bof success and \u200da clear vision for \u200dthe future.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these differing opinions, there is general agreement among\u2063 California\u200d Democrats that representation matters. Many feel that it is time for a diverse candidate, like \u2064Harris, to \u200dbe \u200bgiven the opportunity \u2063to \u200blead. They believe that her \u200cidentity as \u2062a woman\u2064 of color will resonate with voters\u2064 and help to address \u200dthe systemic inequalities that persist in our society.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her identity, Harris also brings a wealth of experience to the table. As a former Attorney General \u2064of California and Senator, she has \u200ca deep understanding\u200d of the issues facing the state and the nation. Her work \u2062on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">criminal justice reform<\/a>, healthcare, and immigration has garnered praise and support from progressives within the \u200cparty.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand,\u2064 Newsom has been a popular and influential figure in California politics for many years. His \u2064leadership\u200b during the COVID-19 pandemic, including early \u200dand strict lockdown measures, has received both \u200dpraise \u200dand criticism. Newsom&#8217;s progressive \u200dpolicies on climate change, gun control, and \u2063healthcare have also won him support from the party&#8217;s base.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision\u200d will be up to the voters. As the primary approaches, California Democrats will\u2063 have\u200c to weigh the qualifications, experience, and vision of both Harris and Newsom. They will have to decide who \u2063they believe is\u2064 best suited to lead the party and the country in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that\u2063 California Democrats are eager for\u2063 change. They want a candidate who will challenge the status \u200cquo and\u2064 address the \u200bpressing issues of \u2064our time. Whether that candidate is Kamala Harris or Gavin\u2064 Newsom remains to be seen, \u2062but one thing is certain -\u2063 the Democratic primary in California will be closely watched and\u2064 highly contested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a potential Democratic presidential primary, Vice President Kamala Harris holds an advantage over Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in California. Party members in their home state believe her non-white, non-male identity gives her an edge. Meanwhile, Biden&#8217;s birthday serves as a reminder of his &#8220;bubble wrap&#8221; plan to safeguard voters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2109548,"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-2109546","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\/2109546","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=2109546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2109546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2109548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2109546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2109546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2109546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}