The Key Question for Kamala Harris
- California Republicans view Kamala Harris's possible 2026 gubernatorial run as a key event impacting the state's political landscape.
- This stems from Harris's rumored candidacy combined with her unpopularity among conservatives and donors, which Republicans believe could boost their campaigns.
- Republican candidates like Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco have launched campaigns focusing on Democratic failures, using Harris as a central figure to attract support.
- Political consultant Dave Gilliard noted Harris's presence may draw nationwide donors interested in challenging Democratic dominance, citing a $100 million fundraising need for a credible campaign.
- If Harris runs, it could alter California’s longstanding Democratic hold by energizing Republican fundraising and potentially shifting voter dynamics in the next election.
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The key question for Kamala Harris
The polls show Kamala Harris holds the approval of about 50 percent of California voters as she heads into a self-assigned summer of decision making about her political future. Does the former vice president who lost last year’s election by just 1.6 percent of the popular vote want to give up on the possibility of succeeding Donald Trump as president? Is she ready to deal with all the detailed and complex issues that constantly confront any Cali…
Republicans Celebrate Reports That Kamala Harris ‘Weighing’ California Governor Run: ‘I’d Jump for Joy’
Republicans are delighted over reports that Kamala Harris is "weighing" a run for California governor, with many suggesting the move could hand the gubernatorial race to a GOP candidate. The post Republicans Celebrate Reports That Kamala Harris ‘Weighing’ California Governor Run: ‘I’d Jump for Joy’ appeared first on Slay News.


Kamala Weighing CA Governor Run: One Unexpected Group Especially Delighted
Kamala Harris is reportedly mulling entering the race for governor of California, and the idea is delighting an unexpected group: Republicans.California has not elected a Republican governor since 2007, but many Republicans see Harris as a potentially vulnerable candidate should Democrats choose her. “Sources familiar with Harris’ thinking say she’s weighing a gubernatorial bid in her home state, a third run for the presidency or not seeking ele…
Letters to the Editor: Readers debate the merits of a Kamala Harris gubernatorial run
'The next governor needs to be willing to shake things up and, when necessary, defy their party’s orthodoxy,' writes an L.A. Times reader. 'I don’t see Harris, Katie Porter or Antonio Villaraigosa fitting that bill.'
REPORT: Kamala's Plans For 'Political Comeback' Are 'Already Backfiring'
Could Kamala Harris be inching closer to a run for governor of California? Republicans sure hope so. Many critics of the former vice president are keeping their fingers crossed that she decides to jump into what’s expected to be a crowded Democratic field to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. They cite her unpopularity among Republicans, who made up less than one in four voters, and sagging support among independents. And a…
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