Newsom’s popularity grows in 2028 primary field: Poll
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has a 13 percent favorability rating among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election, with a three percent increase from last month, according to Echelon Insights.
- Polling shows that Democratic voters want party leaders to push back more against President Donald Trump's agenda, which is moving forward due to Republican control of Congress.
- Despite not officially running, Newsom's polling indicates growing momentum in the 2028 Democratic primary race.
- Newsom's rise signals support for his aggressive anti-Trump messaging, including criticisms of Trump's immigration policies.
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Morning Consult Poll: Newsom Rises Among 2028 Democrats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is gaining in popularity with Democrat voters and has emerged as a top contender in the party's 2028 presidential primary cycle, according to a new Morning Consult poll released Tuesday. According to the survey, 19% of Democrats and left-leaning independents say they support Newsom, a spike of 8 percentage points since the June poll, The Hill reported. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's 2024 nominee, le…
Newsom’s popularity grows in 2028 primary field: Poll
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) popularity has grown among Democratic voters in recent months as he has emerged as a possible top contender for the party’s 2028 presidential nominee, according to a new poll that was released on Tuesday. The new Morning Consult survey found that Newsom’s support among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents has increased by…
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