Harris seemed to touch a nerve with Newsom, but says he has 'a great sense of humor'

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The book discloses which Democrats immediately supported her to become the Democratic nominee, and which didn’t, notably Newsom. AdvertisementAfter Maddow raised the anecdote in the opening of the show, Harris said she had known Newsom “forever.”“Gavin has a great sense of humor so, you know, he’s gonna be fine,” Harris said. “Let me say about what [Newsom] is doing, redistricting, it is absolutely the right way to go. Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic nominee and has large leads in the polls over other candidates in the race, including former Gov. “Look, as far as I’m concerned, he’s the Democratic nominee, and he should be supported,” Harris said, prompting Maddow to ask whether she endorsed him.