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8mo ago

Newsom Criticizes Democratic Party's Process for Harris Nomination

California Governor Gavin Newsom mocks the quick and unorthodox method used to replace President Biden with Vice President Harris.

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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 via Getty Images
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Overview

  • Newsom made sarcastic remarks about the 'bottom-up' process during a podcast appearance.
  • The Democratic Party faced criticism for bypassing a primary and endorsing Harris directly.
  • Biden's swift endorsement of Harris secured her nomination, sidelining other potential candidates.
  • Some Democrats, including Newsom, were considered but gained little traction.
  • The Trump campaign labeled the process an 'un-Democratic coup.'