US EditionGavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is touring eight rural South Carolina counties on July 8 and 9 to meet voters and discuss disaster relief.
- The South Carolina Democratic Party is coordinating a tour designed to engage with communities experiencing economic and environmental difficulties in predominantly Republican areas.
- Newsom plans to emphasize his leadership of California, the country’s largest economy, while engaging with communities that have experienced prolonged decline under long-term Republican governance.
- A recent UC Irvine poll shows Newsom's approval rating at 56%, and SCDP Chair Christale Spain said the visit is about “showing up and building trust.”
- While the governor's campaign denies this trip signals a 2028 presidential run, his focus on this early-voting state suggests political positioning for the upcoming primary.
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Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas.
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