# Newsom’s 2028 announcement puts Democrats on notice, but rivals aren’t rushing to follow

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/newsoms-2028-announcement-puts-democrats-on-notice-but-rivals-arent-rushing-to-follow/
- Published: 2026-11-14T12:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T12:19:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/4803440/newsom-2028-announcement-democrats-on-notice/
- Topics: Politics

## Key points

- Newsom could announce a 2028 bid as early as January.
- Shapiro and Khanna say they will set their own timetables.
- Newsom attended the COP31 climate summit in Turkey.

## Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom may announce a 2028 presidential bid as early as January, aiming to establish himself as the Democratic front-runner. But potential rivals Josh Shapiro and Ro Khanna say his timing will not determine when they decide whether to run.

The two Democrats spoke on Friday at a post-midterm conference in Denver. Newsom was absent, attending the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where he criticised President Donald Trump. The article gives no further details on when Shapiro or Khanna might make their decisions.

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