President Newsom? God Help The United States Of America

Not a week had gone by after the midterm elections before California governor Gavin Newsom’s presidential possibilities were being talked up. A Republican consultant even suggested Joe Biden ask for Kamala Harris’ resignation and appoint Newsom as his vice-president. Biden could then either resign himself, leaving Newsom president, or position him to run as semi-incumbent in 2024.

No matter what turns the journey takes, there will be a train wreck at the station.

Don’t be fooled by the governor’s margin of victory this year (59-41) and in 2018 (62-38). He...