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A reporter directly asked Newsom, “Are you going to be the next Democratic nominee?” To which he firmly responded, “No, our nominee is Joe Biden. I’m looking forward to voting for him in November. He’s going to be our nominee.”
However, the questioning did not stop there. “Because you know that everybody is talking about you as a possible nominee now,” another reporter pressed, which led Newsom to exit the conversation without further comment.
As the evening wore on, MSNBC’s Alex Wagner commented on the apparent panic setting in regarding Biden’s future, to which Newsom replied, “They shouldn’t be.” Wagner further probed about internal discussions among Democrats concerning Biden’s potential replacement, prompting Newsom to call such discussions “unhelpful” and “unnecessary.” He emphasized the need to support the President, saying, “You don’t turn your back because of one performance. What kind of party does that? It’s been a masterclass.”
Governor Newsom reiterated his support for Biden, although he mistakenly claimed Biden had created over 15-million jobs, a figure inflated by including those returning to work post-COVID-19 shutdowns. “This president has delivered. We need to deliver for him at this moment,” Newsom stated, advocating for focus and unity within the party.
The conversation about Biden’s future wasn’t limited to Newsom. Vice President Harris and former President Barack Obama also weighed in. In the hours following the debate, CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Harris if Biden should resign, which she refuted by highlighting Biden’s substantive qualities as a leader. “Listen, people can debate on style points, but ultimately, this election and who is the President of the United States has to be about substance. And the contrast is clear,” Harris stated.
Brutal “Pocket Weapon” Stops Hearts (discounted for next 78)
Former President Obama sought to calm nerves with a post on X, reminding his followers that bad debate nights are common and asserting, “This election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself.”
Amidst the turmoil, President Biden’s campaign made it clear that he remains committed to the race and the upcoming debates, countering any speculation about his stepping down. “Not only does @POTUS not plan to drop out, Biden remains committed to a second debate in September,” the campaign affirmed in an X post, setting the stage for the continuing electoral battle.
