Democrats win with charismatic candidates dating back to JFK. Clinton won twice in the 90s and then Obama in 2008/12. When Dems run bland/intellectual types, they lose: Adlai Stevensonx2, McGovern, Mondale, Dukakis, Gore, Kerry, Hillary, Harris - no matter how well qualified.
I'm literally going to copy this and save it on my dashboard. That was absolutely a perfect explanation of what has happened. And you're absolutely right. I just think Newsom is like basically the white version of Obama when you think about it. And he has a little bit of that Trump in him
And the reason I say that is because I remember the Sean Hannity interview, and Gavin Newsom absolutely gaped that guy right up his asshole like numerous times during that interview. That's what the Dems need! I like harris, but damn, Newsome is hardcore, kind of like Trump like I said
Americans have typically elected “change” candidates from both parties. That doesn’t mean it always makes sense. It should help Dems in ‘26 and ‘28, but it will still be challenging due to some structural electoral disadvantages.