De Blasio Says Newsom Has Positioned Himself Well for 2028
Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself strongly among Democrats for a potential 2028 presidential run. He cited Newsom's redistricting work and response to federal immigration enforcement.
The HillFormer New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself strongly among Democrats for a potential 2028 presidential run. De Blasio made the comments during a Monday interview with NewsNation anchor Jesse Weber.
California voters approved a new congressional district map backed by Newsom in a special election last fall. The new lines could add five House seats for Democrats in the November election.
Blasio also described Sen.
Bernie Sanders as the "voice" of the Democratic Party. He called Sanders "the most popular politician in America." Sanders has not expressed interest in running in 2028. When asked last fall about a possible candidacy, he noted that he is 83 years old.
Blasio identified several other Democrats who could run in 2028, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are viewed as likely contenders to succeed President Trump. The president has said the two could form a strong joint ticket.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Monday
De Blasio told NewsNation that Newsom has positioned himself well for 2028.
1 sourceThe Hill - Last fall
California voters approved a new congressional district map backed by Newsom.
1 sourceThe Hill - Last fall
Sanders told Joe Rogan he is 83 years old when asked about running in 2028.
1 sourceThe Hill
Potential Impact
- 01
Newsom's national profile could rise if he continues outreach beyond California.
- 02
Democratic candidates may increase travel and public appearances ahead of 2028.
Transparency Panel
Related Stories
Defense NewsZelenskyy Says Ukraine Expects Russian Drone and Missile Assault
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that intelligence indicates Russia will launch attacks involving drones and missiles as soon as Friday or Saturday night. He requested additional U.S. defensive systems and cited a recent Russian strike that killed two and wou…
theyeshivaworld.comU.S. Travel Group Estimates Newark Airport International Closure Would Cost $8 Billion a Year
A U.S. travel industry group has calculated that ending international service at Newark airport would reduce annual economic activity by $8 billion. The estimate covers lost spending by foreign visitors and related sectors.
physicianonfire.comBilt Rewards reports $1 billion revenue target for 2026
Bilt Rewards CEO Ankur Jain said the company's flagship credit card accounts for less than 11 percent of revenue. The firm now processes more than $100 billion in annual housing spend across one in four U.S. apartment buildings.