George Skelton: Don't listen to the chatter about Newsom running for president
Most of us have learned not to swallow everything a politician says. They play too many word games. Republicans and Democrats alike.
That's especially true with politicians who duck and slide when asked whether they aspire to higher office. They try to leave the option open so they'll be "mentioned" — without making themselves targets.
That said, it's past time for us — especially in the news media — to accept what Gov. Gavin Newsom says about his presidential aspiration. Stop fantasizing about a potential Newsom race for the White House.
California's Democratic governor has repeatedly insisted:
