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California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

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California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
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The day that launched Gavin Newsom as a presidential frontrunner also brought an unwelcome surprise that could haunt the California governor's potential 2028 campaign. Why it matters: Sen. Alex Padilla caught Newsom off guard Nov. 4 by declaring he wouldn't run for governor — depriving Newsom of his preferred successor on the same day the governor triumphed in a statewide redistricting referendum.The governor has resisted endorsing any other potential successor ahead of the June 2 primary. There

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