California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked controversy with his comments about the secretive process that led to Vice President Kamala Harris's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. In a recent interview, Newsom admitted that he was "told to say" that the process was open and inclusive, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments about the opaque process that landed Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nomination have raised eyebrows and sparked accusations of hypocrisy.
Gavin Newsom Jokes About Biden's Shady Nomination Process
In an interview posted Friday, Newsom joked about the purportedly open and inclusive nature of the process, suggesting that it was more of a top-down decision than a truly democratic one.
"We went through a very open process, a very inclusive process. It was bottom-up, I don't know if you know that. That's what I've been told to say," Newsom said, laughing during a conversation with "Pod Save America."
Gavin Newsom Jokes About Biden's Shady Nomination Process
Newsom's comments drew immediate criticism on social media, with many accusing the Democratic Party of disregarding democratic principles in its choice of Harris as Biden's successor.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald denounced the "anti-democratic," "vote-free," and "secret" nature of the process, while another critic labeled it a "sick joke" on Democratic supporters and the country as a whole.
Dumisani Washington, CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, noted the irony of the Democratic Party's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while allegedly flaunting their own "White privilege" by imposing Harris on the electorate.
The controversy surrounding the nomination process stems from President Biden's abrupt withdrawal from the re-election race last month. Following Biden's disastrous debate performance in June, media allies and fellow Democrats turned against him, demanding his resignation. Despite initially claiming that only "God" could remove him from the race, Biden ultimately bowed to pressure and stepped aside.
Harris's subsequent nomination, without any formal vote or meaningful participation from party members, has raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process.
The clip of Newsom's interview has gone viral, prompting widespread outrage and accusations that the Democratic Party is out of touch with its own principles.
The controversy highlights the growing skepticism surrounding Harris's nomination and the perception that she was chosen for political expediency rather than through a genuine democratic process.
Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination during Thursday night's DNC speech. However, the specter of an undemocratic nomination process continues to cast a shadow over her candidacy.
Despite Newsom's attempts to downplay the controversy, the lingering questions about the legitimacy of Harris's nomination threaten to undermine her credibility as the Democratic frontrunner.
