Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has spent years cultivating the image of a polished, camera-ready Democrat, equally comfortable with conservative critics as well as selling progressive policies to a national audience.
But as talk of a 2028 presidential run grows, the past week has offered a harsh reminder of a political reality: staying the presumed front-runner is often a lot harder than becoming one.
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