>>512405829Newsom isn't particularly good, because Republicans will run "muh Californian shithole" attack ads. They want a Democrat governor of a red state to outflank the shithole allegations, like Josh Stein (who demonstrated the ability to smash a MAGA populist), Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear, or Jeff Landry.
Because of the Gaza War, they probably want to run a goy. I think Beshear probably makes the most sense if he wants to do it.