SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom insists his presidential ambitions are "subzero," and I believe him. As president, he probably couldn't avoid giving a State of the Union speech before Congress. And he'd hate that.
OK, I don't really know Newsom's innermost thoughts about running for president. I only know what he has consistently said publicly: He's not interested. But does that apply just to 2024 or also beyond?
The 55-year-old Democrat must enjoy being mentioned as a top-tier potential candidate. Any politician would. And he's clearly trying to be viewed as a national political leader promoting progressive causes.
