California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, two of the Democrats' biggest names, both suggested that they could launch future White House bids in interviews this weekend.

The big picture: The pair both ascended California's political ranks but haven't faced off one-on-one. The 2028 primary, which is already sure to be a tense battle for the party's nomination, could provide that forum for the Golden State stars.

Driving the news: Newsom said he'd be "lying" if he said he wouldn't consider running for president after the 2026 midterms in an interview that aired Sunday on CBS News' "Sunday Morning." • "I'm looking forward to who presents themselves in 2028 and who meets that moment," Newsom told Robert Costa.

Zoom out: Harris' timeframe was less clear, but she

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