There are many problems with a Newsom candidacy. But none are so gnarly as the Kamala Harris problem. Indeed, it is a Gordian knot. In other words, like cutting through the knot was the solution for Alexander The Great, I strongly suspect that Kamala is in a lot more mortal danger from the DNC than from Conservatives.
Conservatives want her to run! The DNC? Not so much…
The really big sticking point in the “Magic Newsom” scenario is Vice President Kamala Harris. Not one person I know who insists that Newsom will eventually be the nominee has mentioned how he or she thinks Madame Veep is going to be out of the picture. It’s merely assumed. It’s like saying, “I’m going to be rich,” and not having an answer when people ask you what your job is.