To Become Governor, Kamala Harris Must Leap Hurdles She Created
- Kamala Harris, former Vice President, is considering a 2026 run for California governor amid a crowded Democratic field in the state.
- Her potential candidacy arises from uncertainty about her future, with some insiders blaming her hesitation on options including another presidential bid in 2028.
- Polls show Harris leading likely voters with around 31% support and a 65% net favorability among California Democrats, though enthusiasm among party elites is growing tepid.
- Key Democrats express frustration with Harris’s delayed decision, fearing it may signal a placeholder campaign and contribute to mounting 'Harris fatigue' in the party.
- If Harris enters, she would be the frontrunner, but prolonged indecision risks spreading fatigue from elites to voters and reshaping California’s political landscape.
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Is ‘Kamala Harris fatigue’ already setting in for California Democrats?
As former Vice President Kamala Harris continues to keep Californians guessing on whether she’ll run for governor, signs are emerging that Democratic insiders are increasingly apathetic over her possible return to the political scene. Put another way, it appears that “Kamala Harris fatigue” may be setting in amongst important Democrats in the state, even if that sentiment has not fully trickled down to voters yet. To be sure, if Harris did decid…
Kamala Harris Weighs 2026 California Gubernatorial Bid Amid Democratic Crossroads - Asian Journal News
From the Office of Kamala D. Harris Former Vice President Kamala Harris is contemplating a run for California governor in 2026, a decision that could reshape both her political trajectory and the state's leadership landscape. While she has not officially declared her candidacy, Harris has indicated she will make a decision by late summer 2025 . A Crowded Democratic Field…
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