Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., a potential 2028 presidential candidate ... 54% of California registered voters believe Newsom is more focused on his personal presidential ambitions than solving the ongoing problems at home in the Golden State.

Newsom has not said whether he plans to run for president in 2028, but has long been rumored to be considering a bid.

The days of the shadow primary are giving way to a franker, more overt approach to the race for the White House.

The survey found that 54% of registered state voters said Newsom is doing things that might benefit him as a possible presidential candidate.

A wildcard potential candidate for president in 2028 has refused to rule out a White House bid. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) left the door open for a presidential run when asked by Fox Digital whether she was seriously thinking about running for president or the Senate.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he was not running in 2028, while Kentucky's Andy Beshear said he would consider a 2028 bid if he thought he was the best candidate to unite the country.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and stop adding new enrollees to the program as soon as January.