The main reason I sort of like Newsom is that he's generic enough (like Biden). As much as the "radical" side of the Democrats probably should win, and would actually do a proper job in power, and the US probably needs that, I'm still worried about the US electorate not even giving them a chance, and would rather violate the constitution rather than elect a woman or someone "woke".
A Buttigieg would be perfect, and he would be a great leader, but my faith in US democracy is basically at a 0 at this point, so if it takes a boring Newsom, so be it.