In a recent podcast appearance, California Governor Gavin Newsom made light of the Democratic Party's transition from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris.
He humorously referred to the process as "bottom-up," adding, "That's what I've been told to say."
According to The Post Millennial, Newsom's remarks were made on the podcast Pod Save America, where he was questioned about the "switch" from Biden to Harris. He initially described the party's transition as a "very open process," but then broke into laughter along with the podcast hosts. He jokingly stated that he was "told to say" the process was "bottom-up."
Newsom continued his jesting commentary, saying, "It was bottom-up, I don't know if you know that, that's what I've been told to say. The group shared a laugh over the nomination process of Harris.
The California governor also humorously commented on the speed of the party's decision-making, likening it to a 30-minute convention between tweets. This was a reference to the moment Biden announced he would not seek re-election.
Attempting to steer the conversation away from the mockery, Newsom claimed that the Democratic Party is unified behind Harris as the nominee. His comments, however, come at a time when the party has been under intense scrutiny, especially in the lead-up to the Democratic National Convention.
Following Bidens announcement that he would not run for re-election, he endorsed Harris as the nominee. The party's decision to bypass a primary process and directly endorse Harris without a vote has stirred controversy among some Democrats. Even the New York Times published an opinion piece labeling it a "coup."
Journalist Glenn Greenwald was critical of the process and Newsom's comments, stating, The Party of Democracy sits around guffawing at how anti-democratic and vote-free and secret was their process for choosing and then imposing the new Democratic presidential nominee on the country.
Harris officially accepted the nomination on Thursday. She is currently locked in a close race with former President Donald Trump in key swing states, as per recent polls. The two candidates are scheduled to debate on ABC News on September 10. This upcoming debate will provide an opportunity for voters to assess the candidates and their stances, as the race for the presidency continues to heat up.
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