California Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a high-risk political bet as the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination slowly begins to take shape. The termed-out governor, who has openly contemplated a 2028 White House bid , is standing by former President Joe Biden despite growing efforts by some Democrats to move beyond the Biden era. While several potential White House contenders have criticized Biden’s record or questioned his decision to seek re-election in 2024, Newsom has charted