James Carville now says he’d support AOC if she won the Dem nomination in 2028. From calling her a distraction to backing her potential candidacy — that’s a big shift. The party’s future is up for grabs. 👀 #AOC #Carville #Democrats #2028Election #Progressives thehill.com/homenews/cam...
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If you've been reading my analysis for a while, you probably don't need to be told that I do not like California Governor Gavin Newsom very much. Despite representing essentially a one party state, Newsom, a Democrat (I guess) has consistently worked to normalize fascist ideology, and adopt reactionary NIMBY-infused authoritarian policy in a state, California, where there is almost no political pressure to do so whatsoever. At the end of the day, Gavin is a fascist collaborator who doesn't give a fuck if poor people live or die so long as his corporate donors are happy, and that is significantly worse than merely being a transactional neoliberal who loves PAC money; which is how Newsom's defenders typically portray him in political discourse. From inviting nazi propagandists like Charlie Kirk on his podcast to spread transphobic propaganda, to turning his back on police reform in California to protect violent murderpigs who violate civil rights in his home state, Newsome has been openly willing to help fascists, do fascism, if he thinks it's politically advantageous for his career. Now, with his term as Governor running out, Newsom has set his eyes on the 2028 US presidential nomination, and I've gone on record in saying that such an outcome would be an absolute disaster for folks who don't like fascism; because win or lose, the result of a Newsom nomination would ultimately be "more fascism."
Naturally, that position will sound quite hyperbolic to many rank and file Democrats who "vote blue no matter who" but I'd argue that all the evidence you need to see Newsom's fascist intentions can be found in studying his policies towards unhoused people in California. After all, Newsom vigorously supported our 6-3 fascist high Supreme Court's nightmarish "City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson" ruling which effectively criminalizes being unhoused, and spent the lead up to the 2024 US election threatening California municipalities with being defunded unless they participated in fascist, anti-humanitarian "homeless sweeps" that destroy lives and address precisely zero aspects of the affordable housing crisis in California; does weaponizing municipal funding to force local governments to adopt fascist policing policies that harm their constitutions sound familiar to you? It should, it's a big part of how Donald Trump himself is currently trying to force Democrat-led cities to cooperate with his illegal mass deportation agenda. As I wrote way back in August, don't cry at me about "hyperbolic language" because fascist is as fascist does, and Gavin Newsom loves doing fascism to target unhoused people.
Furthermore, nothing about Newsom's preference for cruel, ineffective, and authoritarian solutions to the housing crisis has changed since the election of Dowmarket Mussolini; as this Truthout article indicates, Newsome is now trying to bribe municipalities with money originally earmarked for social and mental health assistance for the unhoused community, to conduct fascist "homeless encampment sweeps" that will help precisely nobody, and make the lives of one of the most vulnerable constituencies in California, the unhoused, immeasurably worse.
https://truthout.org/articles/newsoms-model-ordinance-pushes-homeless-sweeps-across-california/
Newsom’s Model Ordinance Pushes Homeless Sweeps Across California
"California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is urging cities and counties to adopt a newly released model ordinance aimed at banning and clearing homeless encampments.
The proposal would prohibit unhoused people from repeatedly camping in the same location, restrict encampments that block pedestrian access on sidewalks, and require authorities to provide notice and make a good-faith effort to offer shelter before destroying camps. According to the governor’s office, the model ordinance builds on an approach already used by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which has destroyed more than 16,000 encampments since 2021.
Framing the move as an act of “compassion and care,” Newsom’s administration announced that $3.3 billion in voter-approved Proposition 1 funds — originally intended to expand behavioral health housing and treatment — would be made available statewide to incentivize cities and counties to adopt the ordinance."
Folks, I don't know how to say this any clearer but Gavin Newsom doesn't think unhoused people are human beings, and is willing to adopt cruel, fascist policies targeting unhoused people to make them "go away." Where? That's unclear; after all and as the article makes clear, Newsom is only making the barest of pretenses at solving the actual root of the crisis, a lack of affordable housing in the state; this isn't about finding a place for unhoused people to "go." If this is how Newsom is prepared to treat some of the most vulnerable people he was elected to help, who else might he be willing to sacrifice on the altar of the business lobby and "cleaning up our streets?"
#Fascism #USPolitics #HousingCrisis #California #GavinNewsom #2028Election #Unhoused
Senate Democrats Wary of Harris 2028 Bid, But Few Count Her Out https://shinemycrown.com/senate-democrats-wary-of-harris-2028-bid-but-few-count-her-out/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KamalaHarris #2028Election #SenateDemocrats #PoliticalNews #Election2028
Donald Trump Dismisses 2028 Run Speculation, Hints at GOP Successor Instead
#DonaldTrump #2028Election #GOP #USPolitics #TrumpNews
https://eng.harbouchanews.com/2025/05/donald-trump-dismisses-2028-run.html
I don't plan on writing a ton about electoral politics until it's clear we're going to have elections that aren't just straight up rigged, but I expanded some thoughts about Gavin Newsom for the I told you so-s later:
Picture Show: Gavin Newsom is the Problem
https://www.ninaillingworth.com/2025/04/21/picture-show-gavin-newsom-is-the-problem/
"Speaking frankly, I think Newsom’s eliminationist policies towards unhoused people in California, and his willingness to chum around with nazi Trump regime propagandists on his podcast while agreeing they make some good points about things like trans rights, should be enough to disqualify him from political life immediately, let alone a 2028 Dem nomination run. This is in addition to the fact that he’s a soulless neoliberal who talks like a progressive but has been quietly transforming California into a police state."
#GavinNewsom #Politics #2028Election #TransRights #Unhoused #PoliceState #DemocraticParty #Trump #Fascism #AbregoGarcia
@talia_christine It’s the start of his endgame. No rules nor laws apply to him. Wait for #2028election
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent remarks on Trump's tariffs sparked controversy. She empathized with their intent amid concerns over inflation and wage stagnation but faced backlash for seeming to support them. Critics warn this alignment could jeopardize her political future, especially as a potential 2028 presidential candidate. Whitmer must navigate a delicate balance of innovation and economic messaging to secure her place in the Democratic Party. Read more [here](https://www.alternet.org/economy/trump-whitmer-tariffs/). #GretchenWhitmer #Tariffs #politics #2028Election
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s “Officially Leaving All Doors Open” To Potential Presidential Bid
#News #Politics #2028election #Democrats #ElectionLine #StephenASmith
https://deadline.com/2025/04/stephen-a-smith-presidential-bid-1236362722/
Harris Leads 2028 Democratic Primary Poll, AOC in Third https://shinemycrown.com/harris-leads-2028-democratic-primary-poll-aoc-in-third/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DemocraticPoll #2028Election #KamalaHarris #AOC #PrimarySeason
Kamala Harris Potential 2028 Presidential Run: Is America Ready for Her? https://shinemycrown.com/kamala-harris-on-potential-2028-presidential-run-is-america-ready-for-her/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KamalaHarris #2028Election #PresidentialRun #CaliforniaGovernor #WomenInPolitics
Margaret Sullivan: Why is Gavin Newsom handing Steve Bannon a megaphone? It’s becoming clear: The #California governor is seeking to reposition himself for a possible 2028 presidential run. This isn’t the way to do it
#gavinnewsom #stevebannon #2028election #uspol
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/17/gavin-newsom-steve-bannon-podcast
I wondered what #JoshShapiro was busy doing - he was protecting the rights of #citizens who didn't even #vote for him.. by jove, the #2028Election is going to have a LOT of viable and #PROPERpresident-ial candidates
I know things look bleak but you need to keep your eyes on the prize: in 4 years we must all rally behind the Democratic nominee Liz Cheney (R). Sure, you won't get your free pony or whatever, but she's a moderate that only wants to invade half of Canada, while Trump wants the whole country. So if you really are against going to war with our neighbor and ally, you'll slam-dunk that vote for Cheney and her bipartisan cabinet, 'cause Trump is worse.
#uspol #fascism #2028election
President Stephen A. Smith? Why the ESPN host is a PLANT for the Democratic Party
This is the Plan - How #Trump Could Snatch a Third Term — Despite the 22nd Amendment - Four ways #Trump could stay in #power beyond #2028election This is already underway per #Project2025 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/01/31/trump-defy-constitution-third-term-00200239 no 2028 #election #dictator #power #politics #government #coup #despotism #fascism #maga #congress #democracy #freedom #courts #laws #legaresearch #heritageFoundation #SupremeCourt will facilitate this - #Democrats #democratic party is silent as federal government is dissembled
Democrats Eyeing Kamala Harris for Another Run in 2028 Race https://shinemycrown.com/democrats-eyeing-kamala-harris-for-another-run-in-2028-race/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KamalaHarris #2028Election #Democrats #PoliticalRun #VicePresident
Who's on your 2028 Democratic ticket?
There is a type of #voter out there that #Democrats need to find and understand.
The #Obama - #Trump - #Bden - Trump voters.
Maybe they're "change" voters, but i bet they're more complex than that. And I bet they can provide insights that will be key to #2026election and #2028election victories.
Let's talk about the 2028 election....
Democrats, please don't condition people into believing there won't be any more elections.
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