Bill Clinton drops big clue about his pick to be the next president

When asked why Newsom topped the list, Brown said: “He’s the movie star.”

Newsom has for months been the top pick to win the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination among those wagering on the race on legal gambling sites.

Newsom is also near the top in polling on the race, though former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also scores high.

Another Californian, former Vice President Kamala Harris, lost last year’s presidential race to Republican Donald Trump.

Newsom is term-limited out of office at the end of 2026.