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One of the most high-profile Democrats who’s considered a likely top-tier contender for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination is getting a red-carpet welcome at a major Democratic Party summit.
The potential White House candidate, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was treated like a VIP on Thursday as he held meetings and mingled with delegates during the opening day of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) annual winter meeting, which this year is being held in Los Angeles.
“Newsom received a rock star reception as he was mobbed by party leaders and activists alike while he attempted to walk to his next of the many meetings set up yesterday,” a DNC committee member who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely told Fox News Digital on Friday morning.
The home state governor’s reception at the DNC confab comes as the party aims to rebound after last year’s sweeping defeats, when Democrats lost control of the White House and Senate and fell short of winning back the House majority.
2028 LOOMS LARGE: HARRIS, NEWSOM, PRITZKER CONVERGE AT MAJOR DNC MEETING
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an election night press conference at a California Democratic Party office Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)
But Democrats are energized, thanks to the party’s decisive victories in last month’s 2025 elections and better-than-expected performances in this year’s special elections, which were fueled in part by their emphasis on affordability.
DNC delegates and party officials are reviewing this year’s ballot box successes and holding training sessions to prepare for next year’s crucial midterm elections.
“As we head into the midterms, we are unified, focused, and ready to fight to lower costs for working people,” DNC Chair Ken Martin emphasized in a statement to Fox News.
Also firing up Democrats is their intense opposition to President Donald Trump and his unprecedented…
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