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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.
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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. 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.
