Democratic donors and Newsom question Harris’s 2028 presidential bid

Democratic donors and Newsom question Harris’s 2028 presidential bid

According to a report by vox. com, prominent Democratic donors and California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed doubts about former Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, suggesting she has limited financial and institutional backing.

Newsom had earlier told CNN in a televised interview from a Montana ranch that he would not enter the 2028 race if Harris became a candidate, citing overlapping support bases and personal considerations. His comments were echoed in statements to Fox News and reported by the Los Angeles Times.

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September 17, 2026
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Democratic donors signal opposition to Kamala Harris’s potential 2028 run
Democratic donors signal opposition to Kamala Harris’s potential 2028 run

vox.com • 17 Sep 11:45

Prominent Democratic donors and California Governor Gavin Newsom have expressed doubts about former Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the presidency in 2028, suggesting limited financial and institutional support.

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September 15, 2026
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California Governor Newsom Declines to Challenge Harris in Potential 2028 Primary
California Governor Newsom Declines to Challenge Harris in Potential 2028 Primary

Fox News • 15 Sep 14:54

Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN anchor Jake Tapper during a fly-fishing interview in Montana that he would not run for president if former Vice President Kamala Harris entered the 2028 race.

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September 14, 2026
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California Governor Newsom Says He Won’t Run for President in 2028 If Kamala Harris Enters Race
California Governor Newsom Says He Won’t Run for President in 2028 If Kamala Harris Enters Race

NBC News • 14 Sep 23:52

Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not pursue a 2028 presidential campaign if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run, citing overlapping voter bases and potential harm to the Democratic Party.

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Newsom says he would not run for president if Harris enters the 2028 Democratic race
Newsom says he would not run for president if Harris enters the 2028 Democratic race

Los Angeles Times • 14 Sep 22:58

California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would step aside for former Vice President Kamala Harris if she decides to run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, citing overlapping support bases.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom says he would not run against Kamala Harris in 2028
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he would not run against Kamala Harris in 2028

CNN • 14 Sep 22:16

In a televised interview from a Montana ranch, Governor Gavin Newset indicated he would not enter the 2028 presidential race if former Vice President Kamala Harris becomes a candidate, citing personal considerations and lack of a compelling reason.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom says he would not run against Kamala Harris in 2028
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he would not run against Kamala Harris in 2028

CNN • 14 Sep 22:16

In a televised interview from a Montana ranch, Governor Gavin Newset indicated he would not enter the 2028 presidential race if former Vice President Kamala Harris becomes a candidate, citing personal considerations and lack of a compelling reason.

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California Governor Newsom says he will not run for 2028 Democratic nomination if Kamala Harris does
California Governor Newsom says he will not run for 2028 Democratic nomination if Kamala Harris does

AL.com • 14 Sep 21:52

Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not enter the 2028 Democratic presidential race should former Vice President Kamala Harris decide to run, citing concerns about splitting the California vote.

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