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Former NFL star running back Marshawn Lynch has at least one big-name supporter if he follows through on suggestions that he is considering a potential bid for Oakland mayor– California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In the podcast “Politickin’” that he co-hosts with the Democratic governor and his longtime agent, Lynch on Thursday hinted at a possible run for Oakland mayor, which could see an opening as residents consider recalling their current mayor, who is embroiled in scandal, Politico reported. Both Newsom and agent Doug Hendrickson encouraged the former NFL star — who played for the Raiders, Seattl…

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