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Famous South Carolina Democrats said Thursday that Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to explain “many mistakes in California” before running for president.
Around Los Angeles Times“Newsom will find it difficult to find footing in many parts of South Carolina,” predicted South Carolina lawyer and former Senator Richard Harptryan.
The former state Democratic chairman said he has struggled to see newspapers that are attractive to blue-collar workers.
“He’s a very, very handsome guy,” Harptrian said. “But the party is looking for a candidate on the left who can clarify blue-collar hopes and desires. I don’t know if that’s him.”
A South Carolina Democrat said Gov. Gavin Newsom must explain his “many mistakes in California” before running for president after touring the state to help his party win Congressional seats in the future. (AP Photo/Rich Pedron Seri, File)
Harpootlian’s comment came later Newsom teamed up South Carolina Democrats for a two-day meeting with state voters.
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The California governor reportedly went to churches, cafes, coffee shops and community centers. During a two-day tour of South Carolina, Newsom made efforts to connect with voters, local parties and elected officials to campaign for the Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsom is considered a potential candidate for the next Democratic party, so a trip to early primary states by term-restricted governors is undoubtedly igniting a lot of speculation for 2028 Presidential nomination.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to address his state’s homelessness and other issues before running for president, the former South Carolina Democrat chair said. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The Times further reported that Halptorian called Newsom “just another rich man,” responding to speculation that Newsom could run for the president. He added that Newsom “has become wealthy due to his connections with the heirs with Getty Oil Fortune.”
“Harptrian said he didn’t think Newsom was adapting to winning blue-collar voters,” the Times reported.
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“If he has a track record of solving major issues like homelessness and social safety nets, he would be a more attractive candidate,” Harptrian said. “I think he’s having a hard time explaining why there are so many mistakes in California.”
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South Carolina Democrats, He announced Newsom’s trip last week, saying it was part of an effort to bring national Democrats to parts of Palmetto, which have long been overlooked and said to have been “left behind” by Republican officials.
Newsom’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Paul Steinhauser of Fox News contributed to this report.