Newsom embraces role as embattled Biden’s ‘cheerleader in chief’

The Hill ^ | 07/09/2024 | JULIA MANCHESTER

[ChicagoConservative27]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), one of President Biden’s ardent defenders, has emerged as a key public voice attempting to soothe Democratic fears over the incumbent.

Newsom was at last month’s debate and was quick to defend Biden after he delivered a widely panned performance against former President Trump. Since then, Newsom has visited the White House with other Democratic governors amid concerns over the president’s health and crisscrossed key battleground states in a bid to shore up support for him.

His effort comes as some in the party call for Biden to step aside to make room for a replacement — with Newsom himself often floated as one of the top contenders.

[ChicagoConservative27]

Full time diaper changer

[tet68]

Nope, he’s Biden’s replacement. This is how they do it.

[wildcard_redneck]

After being Biden’s public defender Gruesome Newsom will, upon Biden’s untimely death, smoothly transition to being his replacement as the DP chorus sadly sings praises to the dead grifter.

[ridesthemiles]

There is still the hurdle of both ‘candidates being from same state.’...

[unclebankster]

Newsom won’t be the white/black knight coming to the rescue for the democrats at the last minute.

Newsom can’t afford to be a “parachute candidate” because if he loses in 2024 he’ll never be the democrat nominee in the future.

He’s backing the Democrat nominee and will be looking to 2028 when he has the money & organization to “front run” the Democrat field.

[beethovenfan]

You might try fixing California’s problems (mostly caused by you) Newsom.

[Verginius Rufus]

Newsom has little chance this year unless they find a way to sidetrack Kamala since she is a California resident. If she heads the ticket, he won't be the VP nominee. But it is very rare to come back from being the losing VP nominee (FDR is the only one who has done it--he was the VP candidate in 1920).

By being conspicuously loyal now, he improves his chances for 2028.

[norwaypinesavage]

Newsom isn’t doing this for Biden. Nothing will help Biden. He’s doing it only to expand his own name recognition as a replacement for Biden

[Cobra64]

People move. It’s not that complicated.

[j.havenfarm]

True, but Newsom can’t and Harris would be unwise to if she plans on running for governor or if CA if she loses this election

[frank ballenger]

Cheerleader? Where is his little skirt and pom poms?

[rfp1234]

Phony Baloney Plastic Banana Good Time Rock’n’Roller.