Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference in Oakland, Oct. 27. Newsom cruised to an easy victory in the June 7 California State Primary. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File
Nathan WorcesterThe Epoch TimesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom could be setting himself up for a 2024 presidential run, but a bid in this election cycle is far from guaranteed.That was what multiple high-level politicians in California told The Epoch Times.“He’s certainly running a shadow campaign right now to be in position,†said Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) in an interview with The Epoch Times on June 13.“I think they’re just trying to keep the options open for if and when [President Joe] Biden blows up,†he continued.Newsom pledged he wouldn’t contest the 2024 presidential nomination with Biden, according to November 2022 reporting from Politico. That leaves open the possibility of a Newsom run if Biden is out of the picture before November 2024.â
