Will Newsom Really Sit Out 2028?
Summary
Hosts Marisa Lagos, Scott Schaefer, and Guy Marzariati analyze Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent comments on a potential 2028 run and the implications for Kamala Harris. The episode also covers the competitive California 40th congressional district, highlighting local dynamics and national polling trends. Finally, the team discusses the surprising drop in support for Proposition 45, exploring whether AI backlash and voter fatigue are driving the shift.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Anthropic
Sponsor: Dancing with the Stars Podcast
Sponsor: The Political Scene
Sponsor: The Joe Rogan Experience
Introduction: Midterms, Newsom, and CA-40
Gavin Newsom's comments on Kamala Harris
Sponsor: Stanford Live
Kamala Harris's 2028 prospects and polling
CA-40: District overview and candidates
CA-40: National polling and local issues
CA-40: Immigration, Latinos, and turnout
CA-40: Gas prices and cost of living
CA-40: Campaign strategy in Riverside County
Prop 45: Overview and polling collapse
Prop 45: Data centers and legal questions
Prop 45: Voter fatigue and opposition
Outro and credits
Sponsor: Bay Local News
Sponsor: Cold Call
Sponsor: The New Yorker Radio Hour
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