Staff Reports
The latest nail in the coffin of Joe Biden’s re-election hopes has been hammered in, and this time it’s hitting close to home in reliably blue New Hampshire. A recent poll showing Biden trailing by two points in the state has the campaign scrambling to send in reinforcements in the form of California’s own Gavin Newsom, a man with rumored presidential ambitions of his own.
Newsom, who has been cozying up to the Biden camp as a loyal surrogate, is now being deployed to New Hampshire to try and drum up support for the struggling President. The move comes as whispers grow louder about Newsom potentially stepping into Biden’s shoes either before the election or as a future Democratic contender.
BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom is leaving California to head to the White House tomorrow to attend the governors meeting with President Biden, and "to stand with the President," per his campaign spokesman.
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) July 3, 2024
Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Democratic governors are voicing their concerns about Biden’s lackluster debate performance and the subsequent radio silence from the White House. The governors, led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, are reportedly seeking a meeting with Biden to address their worries and are even considering roping in Kamala Harris to help quell the unrest.
As the Biden administration grapples with internal dissent, Newsom finds himself juggling his loyalty to the President with his own ambitions back in California. With a controversial public safety bill on the line and a track record of less-than-stellar performances outside his home state, Newsom’s venture to New Hampshire could make or break his political future.
In the high-stakes game of presidential politics, every move is scrutinized, and with Biden’s campaign hitting rough waters, the Democrats are pulling out all the stops. Whether Newsom can help steer the ship back on course or if he’ll go down with the sinking Biden ship remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure – the drama in the Democratic camp is far from over.
