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With Harris down, Newsom's political stock rises again in California and beyond

Los Angeles Times
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's political starpower dimmed as Vice President Kamala Harris rose to the top of the Democratic party in the months before the 2024 election.

That's all expected to change after her presidential campaign against former President Trump crashed and burned Tuesday .

California is naturally poised to reprise the role the state played during the first Trump presidency as a GOP foil and protector of Democratic values.

Newsom burnished his brand as a fighter for the party after calling out national Democrats for failing to go on the offensive in the culture wars.

The California Democrat launched his own " Campaign for Democracy" in 2023 and gave himself an avenue to raise money for other Democrats .

Newsom became a top surrogate for Biden after he announced his re-election campaign.