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tritsofme

(19,478 posts) Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:18 PM Jul 30

Kamala Harris won't run for California governor [View all]

LOS ANGELES — Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor, she said Wednesday, forgoing a shot at her home state’s highest post to keep open the possibility of another White House bid in 2028.
“In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor,” Harris said in a statement. “I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/30/kamala-harris-wont-run-for-california-governor-00484884

That’s too bad, I thought governor could be a good fit.

However I have zero interest in her as a candidate in the 2028 primaries.

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Kamala Harris won't run for California governor [View all] tritsofme Jul 30 OP

Hopefully she is not sitting it out because she wants to run for POTUS again. TheProle Jul 30 #1

That's what I am thinking Tree Lady Jul 30 #4

Hopefully, this will give Katie Porter a big boost. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 30 #2

No. Hard pass. Oopsie Daisy Jul 30 #19

A bit surprised to be honest ITAL Jul 30 #3

me too, I had this as her next likely stop cadoman Jul 30 #15

There was no guarantee she would have won the nomination fujiyamasan Jul 30 #5

There is no guarantee with any nomination, is there? MichMan Jul 30 #9

That's true fujiyamasan Jul 30 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 30 #12

As a Californian, I say good! FHRRK Jul 30 #6

I'm a Californian too and I agree ... good. nt Raine Jul 30 #21

That is a disappointment Justice Brandeis Jul 30 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 30 #8

She's not going to make it in 2028, if that's her plan themaguffin Jul 30 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 30 #13

If she wants to run, she'll face the full primary field this time. bearsfootball516 Jul 30 #14

That's a shame however CA has lots of talented candidates pinkstarburst Jul 30 #16

Here is Kamala Harris's statement......... riversedge Jul 30 #17

Maybe she just doesn't want to be an elected official any longer Buckeyeblue Jul 30 #18

VP Harris' statement LetMyPeopleVote Jul 30 #20