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Gavin Newsom's Political Future in Limbo as Kamala Harris Takes Center Stage

With Harris leading the Democratic ticket, Newsom's presidential ambitions face significant delays and uncertainty.

Gavin Newsom, Democratic candidate for governor of California, center, sits next to his wife Jennifer Newsom, left, and Senator Kamala Harris, a Democrat from California, right, during a rally in Burbank, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The Democratic candidates running to replace Governor Jerry Brown -- Lieutenant Governor Newsom, former Los Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and State Treasurer John Chiang-- have pledged to protect the rights of undocumented immigrants. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • Newsom's previous prominence as a Biden surrogate has diminished with Harris's nomination.
  • Speculation arises about Newsom's potential roles if Harris wins, including ambassadorships or cabinet positions.
  • Newsom's sarcastic remarks about the nomination process hint at underlying tensions.
  • Political analysts question whether Newsom can maintain relevance until 2032.
  • Newsom's campaign activities have notably decreased since Harris's ascent.