Newsom Calls California Beach Closures "Insane" in Tapper Fly-Fishing Interview
Newsom said a Harris candidacy would keep him out of the Democratic primary, citing overlapping supporters and a split that could hurt the party.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat for a 40-minute interview with CNN's Jake Tapper in Montana, confirming he would not enter the Democratic primary if Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.
- Newsom addressed his pandemic-era record during the conversation, calling beach closures "insane, in hindsight," criticizing delayed school reopenings, and describing his 2020 dinner at The French Laundry as "boneheaded."
- Because the two Californians share extensive political networks and supporters, Newsom argued that competing against Harris would damage the Democratic Party by splitting their voter pool.
- Hosts on The View, which airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC, debated the unusual interview setting; while some critiqued the fly-fishing backdrop, others analyzed the political implications.
- As 2028 approaches, speculation continues regarding candidates for the Democratic Party; if one decides to run, they must decide soon and let the other wait it out in California for another four years.
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