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Newsom has attempted to deflect criticism by framing it as partisan, but many constituents are clearly unhappy. A broad spectrum of voices, including media coverage, points to a lack of effective leadership as a central issue, which appears to undermine his ambitions for a presidential run in 2028. In fact, even sources traditionally aligned with the Democratic agenda are acknowledging that the implications of these fires could significantly impact Newsom's political career.