The poll comes as Newsom has taken a more aggressive position in standing up to President Donald Trump.

The poll indicates support for the more aggressive position Newsom has taken in standing up to Donald Trump, particularly over a plan by Republicans in Texas to redraw their state’s congressional seat map in the hopes of winning more seats in midterm elections next year.

The battle to become the 2028 presidential election candidate will likely set the new direction for the Democratic Party as it struggles with net favorability at what one recent poll showed to be a three-year low. Newsom has not formally announced his candidacy.

  • Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    I’ve seen the Boomers who think “socialism” is a dirty word get exactly what they want again and again, because they’re the ones who actually engage with the political process in an effective manner. Progressives seem to think circle-jerking online is all they need to do.