Newsom can’t win middle America. He’s seen as “Arrogant California Elite” outside the coasts. He’s a great candidate on paper and did amazing things for Cali even if there’s this he did I was infuriated by. But outside the coasts his image is sullied by his political history as a California governor.

Additionally, Newsom is not running and wouldn’t even think of running unless Biden dropped out, which isn’t going to happen unless he has a tragic health event.