California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) popularity has grown among Democratic Party voters in recent months as he has emerged as a possible top contender for the party's 2028 presidential nominee, according to a new poll that was released on Tuesday.  The new Morning Consult survey found that Newsom’s support among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents has increased by 8 points, going from 11 percent in June to 19 percent in late August. In March, 5 percent of respondents backed Newsom, who has clashed with President Trump and Republicans over efforts to redraw Congressional lines in Texas and tussled with the administration over his push to redraw California’s lines ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

Still, former Vice President Harris topped the list at 29 percent. But her support among re

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