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President Joe Biden gave rave reviews to his potential understudy California Gov. Gavin Newsom – praising his abilities and saying he has what it takes to do his own job.
'I want to thank him. He’s been one hell of a governor, man,' Biden told gathered Asia Pacific leaders, after Newsom warmed up the crowd without without notes and praised his state's diversity.
'Matter of fact he can be anything he wants – he could have the job I’m lookin’ for,' Biden said amid his own reelection campaign.
Newsom has become a top surrogate for Biden's campaign, and helped him haul in an estimated $3 million at a San Francisco fundraiser Tuesday night.
He was previously mentioned as a potential Biden primary challenger, although the campaign now considers him a valuable asset.
California dreaming: President Biden praised Gov. Gavin Newsom. 'Matter of fact he can be anything he wants – he could have the job I’m lookin’ for,' Biden said at an event welcoming APEC dignitaries
Biden, 80, is plowing ahead with his presidential campaign, even as some top Democratic operatives have raised alarm
