{"id":19753,"date":"2025-10-25T16:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T16:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=19753"},"modified":"2025-10-25T16:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T16:17:24","slug":"most-californians-oppose-a-newsom-2028-presidential-run-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=19753","title":{"rendered":"Most Californians Oppose A Newsom 2028 Presidential Run: Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container fullwidth-featured-area-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured-area\">\n<div class=\"featured-area-inner\">\n<figure class=\"single-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/conservativebrief.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2241062350-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-main-img=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"single-caption-text\">\u00a0Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content container\">\n<div id=\"main-content-row\" class=\"tie-row main-content-row\">\n<div class=\"main-content tie-col-md-8 tie-col-xs-12\" role=\"main\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" class=\"container-wrapper post-content tie-standard\">\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>This article may contain commentary<br \/>\nwhich reflects the author&#8217;s opinion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ns-buttons ns-inline large ns-no-print\">\n<div class=\"ns-buttons-wrapper ns-align-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>California is once again under a national microscope \u2014 this time because of Proposition 50, redistricting battles, and a growing debate over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom should run for president in 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"e1c09a52-67a1-44a3-a58e-fc2bf67380c6\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A new statewide survey shows Democrats are enthusiastic about the idea of a Newsom campaign, but that support fades sharply outside his party. Among California voters overall, most \u2013 52 percent \u2013 do not want the governor to seek the White House, CBS News\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/poll-california-newsom-harris-to-run-president\/\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1981441767472857329&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fconservativebrief.com%2Fnewsom-run-2-96185%2F&amp;sessionId=daaf762e3f133076ffb45ee23716dd81ae7a4dfa&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1981441767472857329\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<p>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\u2019s leadership is perceived by those who know them best.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom\u2019s approval rating as governor remains positive \u2014 slightly higher than the number who want him to run \u2014 suggesting his leadership within California is viewed more favorably than his potential national ambitions. Most voters say he\u2019s focused on both state and national issues, but fewer believe he\u2019s paying attention to their local concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<div id=\"as5808\" data-title=\"You Might Also Like\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>By comparison, enthusiasm for former Vice President Kamala Harris is far lower. Fewer than a third of California voters \u2014 and just under half of Democrats \u2014 believe Harris should run again. She previously represented California in the U.S. Senate and carried the state during her 2024 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Independents are broadly skeptical of both figures, but they are notably more open to a potential Newsom candidacy than a Harris return.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<p>Beyond politics, the poll asked Californians how they think their state measures up nationally on key issues. A majority believes California sets a good example for the nation in technology, innovation, and culture. Slightly more than half say the same about environmental policy.<\/p>\n<p>That optimism disappears, however, when the focus shifts to housing, taxes, and the economy. Voters overwhelmingly describe the state\u2019s cost of living as \u201cunmanageable,\u201d with concerns cutting across income levels and party lines. Even many higher-income residents say they feel squeezed by high housing and utility costs, taxes, and everyday expenses.<\/p>\n<p>With that economic pressure looming, the state\u2019s next major political test will be the 2026 race for governor. The contest is still many months away, but voters are already weighing potential candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Among Democrats, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla is the most recognized name. While he hasn\u2019t announced a campaign, he\u2019s widely viewed as a likely contender. Former Rep. Katie Porter also remains in the mix, but more voters say they\u2019re unsure about her than about any other possible candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Many respondents say they haven\u2019t heard enough about most potential entrants to make a firm choice. The high level of uncertainty and \u201ccross-consideration\u201d \u2014 with voters weighing multiple Democrats at once \u2014 underscores how fluid the race remains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\">\n<div data-delay=\"4000\" data-block=\"12\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The poll also reveals frustration with both major parties. Only about one-quarter of California independents believe either Democrats or Republicans actively try to earn their votes. Democrats fare slightly better than Republicans on that measure, but they perform worse when asked whether voters think they take support for granted.<\/p>\n<p>Even in a state dominated by one party, the sense that voters feel overlooked is notable. Analysts say it could play a role in turnout and enthusiasm as the 2026 gubernatorial and 2028 presidential races approach.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Newsom remains one of the most prominent Democrats in the nation \u2014 a governor with solid approval ratings, a growing national profile, and a divided home state watching to see what he does next.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, California\u2019s own challenges \u2014 soaring costs, political fatigue, and skepticism toward both parties \u2014 suggest that any future presidential hopeful from the Golden State will have to convince voters at home before making their case to the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article-thumbnails\" class=\"trc_related_container tbl-feed-container render-late-effect tbl-feed-frame-DIVIDER\" data-feed-container-num=\"1\" data-feed-main-container-id=\"taboola-below-article-thumbnails\" data-parent-placement-name=\"Below Article Thumbnails\" data-pub-lang=\"en\">\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article-thumbnails-sca1\" class=\"trc_related_container tbl-trecs-container trc_spotlight_widget trc_elastic trc_elastic_above-the-feed-premium-card-fp-delta pad-down above-the-feed-placement\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-placement-name=\"Below Article Thumbnails | Injected 1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article-thumbnails-pl1\" class=\"tbl-feed-card trc_related_container tbl-trecs-container trc_spotlight_widget trc_elastic trc_elastic_thumbs-feed-01-a-delta\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-placement-name=\"Below Article Thumbnails | Card 1\">\n<div class=\"trc_rbox_container\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"trc_wrapper_6742385917\" class=\"trc_rbox thumbs-feed-01-a-delta trc-content-sponsored\">\n<div id=\"outer_6742385917\" class=\"trc_rbox_outer\">\n<div id=\"rbox-t2v\" class=\"trc_rbox_div trc_rbox_border_elm\">\n<div id=\"internal_trc_6742385917\">\n<div class=\"videoCube trc_spotlight_item origin-default textItem thumbnail_top videoCube_1_child syndicatedItem trc-first-recommendation trc-spotlight-first-recommendation trc_excludable\" data-item-id=\"~~V1~~8943194748550839388~~544xdz_iztXCoU78m3G37gZl1iw626IoaWLLlzJYZHq4prb-u6kv0jSS_HVdW5-63aoogmtI0n8idYo9N9hyDNjclKVFqgg1KseUKaizqdXUdCLRkJ1IZdSypJHdtj8yzKhqq7lGvMZto0ulF_zYDpUNHrM6C_hwBqgKtARn8VKBqqOHhE5t_gB__5174W7mV_dKA0YVTpM8eh0X4XvEP0XW4MJSXZ6sq6EzxEDTRJ-cxAHXoZjml6V17ZvVjLGk3g5Ho71zwW42-ezlaDPV8o3E345gyD6DSlmZsND232m6rXzQfT0owwZYoOtr28H3\" data-item-title=\"Here Are The 25+ Coolest Gifts For This Year\" data-item-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.taboola.com\/libtrc\/static\/thumbnails\/2db9f8ae6b6419c9cca1848c3d7ffce0.jpg\" data-item-syndicated=\"true\">\n<div class=\"thumbBlock_holder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Getty Images This article may contain commentary which reflects the author&#8217;s opinion. 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