California Gov. Gavin Newsom won over South Carolina’s political heavyweights on his buzzy tour of the state this month. But ...

Democrats look to turn the page from 2024 The unusually early jockeying is playing out as the Democratic Party struggles to repair its brand, rebuild its message and fill a leadership vacuum after ...

Young voters' satisfaction with Democrats declines as the party struggles with affordability issues, creating opportunity for ...

But more than that, Newsom's foray into the state, which for years has held one of the earliest voting contests on the Democratic presidential primary calendar, serves as a strong signal that the ...

South Carolina Democrat Richard Harpootlian criticized Governor Newsom's 2028 presidential prospects, citing California failures and questioning his appeal to blue-collar voters.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., greets people in a coffee shop during a two-day swing through South Carolina on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Florence, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) Save Story TOPICS: ...

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, calling on voters across rural areas -- some tucked in GOP strongholds -- to exercise ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., greets people in a coffee shop during a two-day swing through South Carolina on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Florence, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) ...

SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are ...

Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role by: MEG KINNARD, Associated Press Posted: Jul 8, 2025 / 05:09 PM EDT Updated: Jul 8, 2025 / 05:12 ...

Increasingly willing to break from some of the policies that have defined his brand and his deeply Democratic state, Newsom has hosted Trump’s allies on his podcast, even stunning some members ...