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Stephen A. Smith has publicly named Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Maryland Governor Wes Moore as his preferred choices for the Democratic presidential ticket in 2028, sidelining California Governor Gavin Newsom despite his national profile. Speaking on his SiriusXM show Straight Shooter, Smith told a caller from Wisconsin that Shapiro and Moore are his two favorites, emphasizing that he was just being honest, and not instructing anyone how to vote.
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Ultimately, Smith suggested that Newsom’s reluctance to make tough decisions might be his greatest weakness, describing him as a kind man with good intentions but noting that, in office, one sometimes has to say no, something that did not appear to come naturally to Newsom. With 2028 speculation already underway, Smith’s picks highlight the Democrats’ struggle to balance charisma, policy experience, and electability, a challenge that may shape the party’s strategy for years to come.
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