Progressives

MS NOW -  A few weeks ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, surprised many on the left when he broke with establishment Democratic protocol and likened Israel to an “apartheid state.” But then, in another twist, he said in an interview that he regretted using the term — and that he “reveres” the state of Israel. Newsom’s striking criticism of Israel, swiftly followed by a reversal, reflects how potential Democratic White House hopefuls are uneasily trying to figure out what a “moderate” position on Israel might look like in 2028. It also raises the question of whether Israel’s “apartheid” status is the best litmus test for progressives to focus on when it comes to demanding different U.S. policies toward the country. 

Independent, UK - California Governor Gavin Newsom has revealed that his kids don’t want him to run for president in 2028, at least for now.  Newsom is widely considered to be a potential Democratic candidate for the next presidential election, but has said publicly he’s yet to make up his mind about running. Sitting down with Politico’s Jonathan Martin for an interview in San Francisco released Tuesday, Newsom said he will make his decision based on what’s best for his family.

Pete Buttigieg claims to have received about 100,000 contributions in his race for the White House.