For several weeks, I've considered the Convention replacement idea....that Biden is given the notice that he can't win, and the Convention 'drafts' a replacement....of which there are only two possibilities (Yeah I discounted Harris).
On debate skills....neither measure up that well....but I'd give a point or two to Newsom.
On past experience? The most you can say over Michelle Obama is that she's been a community organizer. Newsom? Mayor and governor skills.
On public appeal? Newsom will claim various successes but you can't really go and discuss them in public. Obama? No failures, but no successes either.
On scandals? Newsom had a brief affair, and it's known history. Obama? Zero scandal.
If Obama is selected....would Newsom agree to VP? No.
If Newsom is selected...would Obama agree to VP? I doubt it.
Someone who would captivate voters more? AOC, but she's just marginally going to meet the age requirement. I could see AOC drafted to be the VP to either of these two.
A silly discussion? Yeah.