Today, we’re taking a closer look at the buzz surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination for president, a topic that has sparked quite a bit of controversy. The process, or lack thereof, has left many wondering about the true nature of her nomination, especially now that some prominent Democrats are starting to speak more openly about it.
One such figure is California Governor Gavin Newsom, who recently stirred the pot with some candid comments during an interview on Pod Save America. Newsom, known for his political ambitions, joked about the so-called “open and inclusive” process that led to Harris’s nomination. He quipped that he was “told to say” that the nomination process was thorough and democratic, even though the reality appears to be quite the opposite.
According to Newsom, the decision-making process for Harris’s nomination was anything but democratic. He humorously suggested that the whole thing might have been decided in a quick 30-minute meeting right after President Joe Biden was effectively pushed out of the race, with Harris being swiftly endorsed as the Democratic nominee.
The governor’s comments, while delivered with a laugh, seem to pull back the curtain on what many see as a predetermined outcome rather than a genuine selection process.
The Party of Democracy sits around guffawing at how anti-democratic and vote-free and secret was their process for choosing and then imposing the new Democratic presidential nominee on the country.pic.twitter.com/yCJz7E79ua
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) August 23, 2024
What’s more, Newsom’s remarks highlight an underlying tension within the Democratic Party. Since taking office as governor in 2018, Newsom has been seen as a potential future presidential candidate. However, with Harris now officially the nominee, his White House ambitions appear to be on hold—at least for now.
Despite his efforts to downplay his interest in the presidency, it’s clear that Newsom has had his eyes on the Oval Office, especially as questions about President Biden’s fitness for office have grown louder.
Interestingly, Newsom seems to be shifting his focus to the future, possibly positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run. Recent reports indicate that the governor is finally tackling some of California’s most pressing issues, like the state’s longstanding homelessness crisis.
Earlier this month, Newsom was seen working alongside Caltrans, getting his hands dirty as he helped clean up encampments. This newfound focus on the state’s problems could be part of a broader strategy to build a stronger platform for a future presidential bid.
But let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture here. Newsom’s comments are a clear critique of what he and others see as the Democratic Party’s “anti-democratic and vote-free” process of nominating Harris. The fact that Harris secured the nomination without a single primary vote is something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the American public. It’s a development that raises serious questions about the transparency and fairness of the Democratic Party’s internal processes.
