

"DNC Doesn't NEED Newsom” - Gavin Newsom's Trump Tweets SPARK Debate Over 2028 Nod
Aug 25, 2025
Gavin Newsom is making waves in the political arena, adopting Trump’s campaign strategies as he vies for presidential attention. The discussion dives into his past controversies and whether they’ll haunt him on his path to the White House. With rising social media engagement and loyalty from party members, can his approach win over voters? The conversation critiques the ever-present shamelessness in politics while underscoring the importance of personal attributes in shaping public perception. Arizona’s shifting voter identity also adds a fascinating twist to the 2028 landscape.
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Attention-As-Campaign Strategy
- Gavin Newsom's aggressive social-media strategy is driving huge follower and search gains since June.
- Patrick Bet-David says attention generation is the core objective for a 2028 bid.
Voter Loyalty Is Temperamental
- Many voters' party loyalty is driven by temperament and upbringing rather than intelligence.
- Patrick argues you cannot change deep-seated partisan instincts for most people.
Focus On The Middle 15–20%
- Target the persuadable 15–20% in the center rather than the immovable partisan base.
- Patrick recommends focusing messaging and marketing on those swing voters.