California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a challenging road ahead in a potential Democratic Presidential Primary showdown against former Vice President Kamala Harris , according to a recent poll by McLaughlin and Associates. The polling data suggests that Harris holds a commanding lead over the field, raising questions about Newsom's viability as a candidate in the crowded landscape leading to the 2028 election . The Poll The McLaughlin poll surveyed 1,000 voters, including 434 Democratic