Just throwing this out there for Hillary group. How about Clinton/Newsom ticket?

[kelliekat44]

I heard him speak today and was so impressed with his passion on gun control (which has now become my single issue). I am researching more about him...if i am missing something tell me.

Gavin Newsom Lt. Governor CA

[JaneyVee]

1. How about me and Newsom?

For dinner and drinks.

[kimbutgar]

2. You know who Newson's ex wife is?

Kimberly Guilfoyle from the Fox propaganda channel.

If he ended up on the ticket it would be really uncomfortable for her over there in the den of vipers.

Btw my new name for fox is the evil channel. It brings out the evil in people.

[okasha]

3. Interesting.

But VP candidates are picked strategically. and California's already dependably blue.

[Historic NY]

4. I'm thinking he wants toreplace Jerry

[RandySF]

5. I'm too worried about Newsom's closet

There may be enough skeletons to supply a medical school.

[upaloopa]

6. No we want Newsom to be our next Governor.

We will give you Kamala Harris for Senate but leave us Gavin.

[TeamPooka]

22. Yup. He's pro legalizing pot and we need him for that fight too. nt

[upaloopa]

24. agreed

[chillfactor]

7. personally for me....

a Clinton/Castro ticket...

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. He is going to be my next governor.

But he doesn't bring anything to the ticket. it's not that he isn't a great candidate. I just don't see where he helps.

[Warren DeMontague]

10. He represents a state of 34 million people and an age demographic that is woefully under-represented

In our leadership ranks.

So, I disagree.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. DSB could run as the Democratic nominee and carry CA

Don't get me wrong. I think he's great... I just don't see how he helps the ticket.

[Warren DeMontague]

12. I'm not sure what you mean by "helps the ticket". Like i said, geographically he helps

He's extremely bright and articulate, that helps the ticket.

He supports pot legalization- guess what; particularly with millennials and west of the Mississippi... That helps the ticket.

Im not sure what it is you're saying that we're supposed to be looking for, specifically--- in terms of "helps the ticket".

Maybe you can clue me in on that.

Beyond that it's fairly well established that the veep choice doesnt usually impact the ticket's chances all that much, anyway.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. Helps the ticket in a demographic where HRC is weak...

I'm thinking she has a challenge with working class white men...I'm thinking Sherrod Brown is a possible solution and if he brings in Ohio it's probably checkmate regardless of who the Republicants choose.

Again, it's not a reflection on Gavin Newsom. I think he's great.

[Warren DeMontague]

14. Wouldnt you agree she also might have a challenge with millennials?

And they might be a more "gettable" group?

I agree about Ohio, though. CA will go blue regardless.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

15. Brown satisfies* the Sanders wing of the party and brings a crucial state...

Sherrod Brown is a "regular guy" like Joe Biden if Biden was an authentic "leftie"

Heck, it's way too early...





*if they can be satisfied...

[Warren DeMontague]

18. You make good points.

I admit to having a west coast bias, plus i want our bench expanded beyond baby boomers. (That said I admit I don't know how old Brown is) We need some names for 8 years from now, too.

But if Newsom becomes Governor that's a fine platform for him to reach national stature, too.

[LonePirate]

23. If she doesn't select Julian Castro, then Sherrod Brown would certainly be near the top of the list.

I don't think she is in any danger of losing OH; but Brown certainly locks up the state and helps please the progressive wing of the party. He is an outstanding Senator regardless if he becomes VP. He would make a fine Majority Leader.

[Warren DeMontague]

9. I like Newsom. He's been ahead of the curve on both marriage and pot legalization.

I think he's a rising star in the party.

I have a feeling the east coast beltway conventional wisdom types arent ready for him, yet, though.

[zappaman]

17. Love that guy!

Could very well be our next governor.

[Warren DeMontague]

19. He's one to watch. Kamala Harris, too.

[zappaman]

20. Absolutely. n/t

[ronnykmarshall]

16. No ...

I want him for Gov.

[Agschmid]

21. Good guy. IMO not ready for the WH.

But I don't doubt he will get there.