The Democratic convention once looked like the next stepping stone on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s march to national prominence.
Instead, it’s another Californian, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the spotlight, while Newsom moves around Chicago as an advocate for Harris’ presidential bid.
He’s touting her at media forums and delegation breakfasts. His big public moment involves announcing the roll call vote Tuesday that once again gives Harris enough votes for the nomination.
But he’s not otherwise scheduled to speak at the convention.
Newsom loyalists insist his national stature has by no means faded.
“Ridiculous,” said Newsom spokesman Nathan Click, when asked if the governor’s national stature has been diminished.
“He’s excited…
