Quote:O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) released undercover footage on Wednesday showing a California Democratic Party official admitting to intentional gerrymandering, and describing a potential plan for Governor Gavin Newsom to redirect Proposition 50 funds into a 2028 presidential campaign war chest.

The video features Ross Pike, a regional director for the California Democratic Party overseeing Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Pike detailed how Prop 50 funds could be restructured to support Newsom’s future presidential ambitions, a move that could violate state campaign finance laws.

According to Pike, Newsom is not only the main financial backer of Proposition 50 but also its chief promoter, using the initiative to position himself for a White House run. When asked if Newsom would run for president, Pike replied, “Probably,” adding that he wasn’t sure if he would support him.

“I’m skeptical of a Democrat from San Francisco running for president,” he said, suggesting Newsom was perceived as too “lefty.” Pike added that Newsom has tried to appeal to moderates by taking public stances such as opposing trans-identifying boys competing in girls’ sports.

Pike explained how Newsom could maneuver funds to a presidential campaign.

“He [Newsom] doesn’t have any committees open right now, but that doesn’t mean he can’t open a committee later and transfer the money,” Pike explained. He described how Newsom could open a new committee, raise funds through it, and then transfer that money to a presidential account if he runs.

When asked what Newsom is fundraising for currently, Pike responded, “Prop 50,” implying that those funds could later be redirected to a political action committee. “He is the major fundraiser of that initiative,” Pike said. When asked whether this would be legal, he answered, “Depending on how you do it.”

James O’Keefe argued that such actions would violate California law, which restricts surplus campaign funds to specific uses such as donations to charity, returning money to donors, or transferring it to a similar campaign committee. State law does not allow money raised for one initiative to be repurposed for a different campaign.

Newsom has been a key proponent of Proposition 50, which aims to redraw California’s congressional districts in a way that could add up to five new Democratic seats after Texas undertook a similar redistricting effort. The measure temporarily suspended the state’s independent redistricting commission and passed with broad support among voters.

Pike labelled the efforts as the Democratic Party “intentionally gerrymandering,” and that the proposition was simply “asking the voters for permission.”

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With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winnings the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

That must be some good stuff you're puffing there, brother.

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

No they did not....

There was not a single noteworthy Dem upset yesterday... not one.

They gained and lost nothing basically. Treading water when their feet are already touching the bottom.

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

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(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

It’s possible that the Democrats will win in 2028 no matter who they pick. But it’s still true that some potential nominees have the ability to reach beyond the base, and some do not. Newsom is firmly in the “do not” category.

(11-06-2025 04:08 PM)Eldonabe Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

No they did not....

There was not a single noteworthy Dem upset yesterday... not one.

They gained and lost nothing basically. Treading water when their feet are already touching the bottom.

Republicans could have won in New Jersey and Virginia, but they chose not to turn out.

(11-06-2025 04:06 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winnings the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

That must be some good stuff you're puffing there, brother.

Sorry my realism is viewed as a drug to some people.

(11-06-2025 04:09 PM)maximus Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

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Don't come crying to me when the Democrats win the House and the Senate and impeachment Trump for third time. I tried to warn you, and you didn't listen.

We just disagree with you, that's all. Newsom or AOC couldn't win the presidency if they were running against your local dogcatcher. They are already too toxic to too many voters.

(11-06-2025 04:11 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

It’s possible that the Democrats will win in 2028 no matter who they pick. But it’s still true that some potential nominees have the ability to reach beyond the base, and some do not. Newsom is firmly in the “do not” category.

Yep, and whoever that is will get 83 million votes.

He should run to replace his auntie. I mean if he's serious about fighting Trump, why not do it in DC instead of California? (I'm actually being serious. He should put his money where his mouth is and run to replace San Fran Nancy.)

(11-07-2025 08:56 AM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  He should run to replace his auntie. I mean if he's serious about fighting Trump, why not do it in DC instead of California? (I'm actually being serious. He should put his money where his mouth is and run to replace San Fran Nancy.)

He'd win in a landslide. After seeing how a Muslim Communist could win the NY mayors race I put nothing under the "impossible" category. I would rather have Greasy as a Representative than a miracle president. We know what destruction he can do and I sure wouldn't want that for our country. He is toxic to the max. The poor little rich kid has the looks that women who go by looks would vote for.

The only one that would prove a viable candidate would be Harold Ford, and one that came to mind just now, Fetterman.

He should just donate that $$ to a charity of JD Vance’s choosing. Maybe give it to TPUSA. Vance is going to mop floor with this grease ball in 2028. At least put the money to good use while being humiliated

(11-07-2025 11:00 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  He should just donate that $$ to a charity of JD Vance’s choosing. Maybe give it to TPUSA. Vance is going to mop floor with this grease ball in 2028. At least put the money to good use while being humiliated

Kinda like the millions he raised for fire victims?

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Oh bullshirt.
Good Lord.

(11-07-2025 11:14 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Oh bullshirt.
Good Lord.

Dismiss it all you want. The threat is very real. We on the right don't have anything once Trump is gone.

(11-07-2025 12:50 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-07-2025 11:14 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Oh bullshirt.
Good Lord.

Dismiss it all you want. The threat is very real. We on the right don't have anything once Trump is gone.

Just flat out disagree.

Vance and/or Rubio will get more votes than Trump

(11-07-2025 12:59 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(11-07-2025 12:50 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-07-2025 11:14 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:05 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(11-06-2025 04:02 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  With the possible exception of Kamala Harris, there are very few “plausible” candidates that would be worse for Team Blue than Gavin Newsom. I can’t quite believe Democrats will actually nominate him for President in 2028, but I hope they do.

Don't think Gavin Newsom won't be President. After Tuesday night, the odds of him winning the Presidency went up. Same with AOC.

Oh bullshirt.
Good Lord.

Dismiss it all you want. The threat is very real. We on the right don't have anything once Trump is gone.

Just flat out disagree.

Vance and/or Rubio will get more votes than Trump

It remains to be seen. Will a ticket like that even run, and can they reject the GOP Establishment's desire to move on from Trump?