Kamala Harris Faces a Pivotal Choice: California Governorship or Presidential Ambitions?

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Vice President Kamala Harris is at a crossroads, weighing whether to run for California governor in 2026 or keep her sights on the presidency for 2028. Her top aides and allies are split over the decision, as the choice could determine the trajectory of her political career. While the governorship appears to be a natural fit given her decade of statewide service, some believe it could close the door on a presidential bid, an ambition Harris has yet to relinquish.

 

The debate centers on the viability of her candidacy in an expectedly competitive 2028 Democratic primary. Harris earned praise for her surprising and well-funded sprint during the 2024 race, raising over $1 billion and improving her standing. Yet doubts linger about whether she could sustain momentum in a longer campaign against prominent Democratic figures who deferred to Joe Biden and later to her. The risk of falling short again and being rejected by her party looms large.

 

In contrast, a gubernatorial run offers a less risky path. Harris’ history as California’s attorney general and U.S. senator solidifies her as a strong contender, and major potential candidates have indicated they’d likely step aside if she entered the race. However, her advisers agree that pursuing both roles isn’t feasible, as becoming governor would demand immediate focus, while a 2028 presidential bid would require launching a campaign shortly after taking office. This conflict underscores the urgency of her decision, which must come soon after Trump’s anticipated inauguration in January 2025.

 

“If you’re thinking of running for president in 2028, the worst thing you can do is run for governor in 2026,” noted one former adviser. Another close associate argued that a presidential run, even with its uncertainties, is worth sacrificing a gubernatorial bid.

 

Harris herself remains undecided, hinting at her intentions with remarks such as, “You haven’t seen the last of me,” and “I’m not going quietly into the night.” While she hasn’t dismissed the idea of returning to California politics, she has kept a low public profile, hosting a few private events and focusing on connecting with supporters.

 

Some suggest she could bypass both options and transition out of politics entirely, exploring opportunities like writing a book or leading a nonprofit organization. Still, Harris’ camp has ruled out certain moves, such as selling her campaign’s valuable email list, signaling she intends to stay politically engaged in some capacity.

 

Based on a report by CNN 2024-12-17

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

Presidential ambitions.... 5555 is she going to run with an assistant high school football coach again? She couldn't get a sane running mate that would willingly be on her ticket the first time.  California she may actually have a shot.

 

The idea that after blowing that campaign so badly as the incumbent she would run again is so comically stupid. So she will probably try. You go gurl. 

[wavodavo]

WHO CARES ?????

[Hanuman2547]

She should run for the California Governor position.  It's clear that the Democrats didn't want her to be their Democrat choice in 2020 and that the American people rejected her in 2024.  

[Geoffggi]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Some suggest she could bypass both options and transition out of politics entirely, exploring opportunities like writing a book or leading a nonprofit organization.

Now this appears to be the best solution ..............LOL

[KhunLA]

Her & hubby have a few million, just retire or take one of those honorary professorships at some leftist Uni and destroy a few more young minds with her far left silliness 

 

Nobody is going to beat a Vance / Gabbard ticket in 2028, or a Gabbard / ??? ticket in 2032.

[jippytum]

A graceful retirement should be a consideration.

She has no crediblity as a future presidential candidate. 

[JonnyF]

I'd do a stint in rehab if her latest slurring video is anything to go by.

 

Like an embarrassing drunk Aunty at Christmas telling all the kids how much she loves them as they cringe and try to get away from her.

 

Truly embarrassing. 

[Jingthing]

I think she should retreat to the academy. 

[CallumWK]

Shame she's too old now to succeed in what she was best with in her younger years

[jimmybcool]

Bwahahahahaha.  Kamala has already surpassed her talent level ala Peter Principle.  But then the people of California do elect people like her so anything is possible I suppose.  But her presidential aspirations are over.  Or should be.  The DEM party will not back her again.

[300sd]

Common sense tells me it shouldn't be a difficult decision.

[Yagoda]

She should be governor of California to continue its progression into a progressive hellhole. Then, when the economy collapses, the water runs out, the Left and  LBTCSQTRAWED+++/--- grooms all the children unwillingly into a life of perversion, children are ripped out of their parents arms and mutilated, there are blackouts and brownouts, all the taxpayers have gone to Texas and the mob rules the streets, the few folks left will vote republican and bring the place to sanity.

[herfiehandbag]

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

She should be governor of California to continue its progression into a progressive hellhole. Then, when the economy collapses, the water runs out, the Left and  LBTCSQTRAWED+++/--- grooms all the children unwillingly into a life of perversion, children are ripped out of their parents arms and mutilated, there are blackouts and brownouts, all the taxpayers have gone to Texas and the mob rules the streets, the few folks left will vote republican and bring the place to sanity.

You know, I may be reading too much into it but I am sensing that you may not entirely be in favour of California's political trajectory, much as you have inferred, if one considers your more nuanced offerings, that you have reservations about Kamala Harris herself.

 

I have to say, you don't pose particularly appealing choices for the USA, either the dystopian hellhole you portray for a "progressive governed" California or the Trumpian alternative, which after Trump, Musk and the Project 2025 gang have had their way will probably resemble a cross between the breakfast terrace of the 1980s TV soap "Dallas" and the set of "Bladerunner".

 

Even Liverpool would be preferable..

[Yagoda]

Just now, herfiehandbag said:

You know, I may be reading too much into it but I am sensing that you may not entirely be in favour of California's political trajectory, much as you have inferred, if one considers your more nuanced offerings, that you have reservations about Kamala Harris herself.

 

I have to say, you don't pose particularly appealing choices for the USA, either the dystopian hellhole you portray for a "progressive governed" California or the Trumpian alternative, which after Trump, Musk and the Project 2025 gang have had their way will probably resemble a cross between the breakfast terrace of the 1980s TV soap "Dallas" and the set of "Bladerunner".

 

Even Liverpool would be preferable..

You wouldnt know, you arent American.

 

BTW, so far Trump seems to be doing well, huh. Terrorists on the run, border crossings slowing, world leaders ass kissing, the stock market and crypto surging, folks happy.

 

PS: California is Americas Liverpool

[Thingamabob]

An inept, incompetent, word-saladist. A perfect choice for California governor.

[Donga]

Guessed this would have been from The Guardian, CNN or one pf those like minded pathetic purveyors of left wing fantasy.

Harris running for President has as much chance as Trudeau or Scholz being re-elected. The games over for the Left that went to far on themes like energy, immigration and identity politics.

So that leaves Harris to stay in California - that bankrupt, woke ridden bastion of Left wing lunacy.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

She should be governor of California to continue its progression into a progressive hellhole.

 

Speaking as a Texan...  Bite your tongue. 

 

We've already seen property prices skyrocketing and the mind virus taking hold as more and more Cali refugees flee that state.

 

[mdr224]

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Speaking as a Texan...  Bite your tongue. 

 

We've already seen property prices skyrocketing and the mind virus taking hold as more and more Cali refugees flee that state.

 

If their ideology was right then why arent they staying there.

[mokwit]

11 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Speaking as a Texan...  Bite your tongue. 

 

We've already seen property prices skyrocketing and the mind virus taking hold as more and more Cali refugees flee that state.

 

You should have turned them back at the state line. The hypocrisy of fleeing the cesspit they created.

[Yagoda]

17 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Speaking as a Texan...  Bite your tongue. 

 

We've already seen property prices skyrocketing and the mind virus taking hold as more and more Cali refugees flee that state.

 

You need to legalize weed. Weed and machine guns. OMG, paradise.

[impulse]

15 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

If their ideology was right then why arent they staying there.

 

Some people just can't wrap their heads around the correlation between how they voted, and what they got.

 

California (and Dem) policies work great for zillionaires and the urban poor who depend on the freebees.  Not so much for the middle class.  And even the urban poor are looking at the poop maps and crime and getting fed up.

 

[jas007]

What surprises me is that anyone is seriously asking this question.  

[G_Money]

She needs to remain out of politics.

 

While Gavin Newsom has continued to Make California Homeless Again, Harris would make California worse than its current condition 

[Woke to Sounds]

Ms Harris and Mr Trudeau should do something together.

 

He is a lifelong feminist and as he said, Ms Harris lost the prez only because she is a woman.

 

Make North America Greater!

[placnx]

4 hours ago, jimmybcool said:

Bwahahahahaha.  Kamala has already surpassed her talent level ala Peter Principle.  But then the people of California do elect people like her so anything is possible I suppose.  But her presidential aspirations are over.  Or should be.  The DEM party will not back her again.

My roommate's thesis was on the Peter Principle. exploring the idea of promoting someone above his/her failed position to see whether he/she would display new competence. So perhaps the Dems should ask her to wait until they could expand the membership of the Supreme Court and then appoint her to it. 

[transam]

4 hours ago, CallumWK said:

Shame she's too old now to succeed in what she was best with in her younger years

Are you mocking her accomplishment to become the Vice President of today.......?   🤔

 

But, to lose to a complete sleaze-ball like Trump is quite worrying, though after 4 years of Trumps BS lies, things may change, eh.... ....😉

[placnx]

4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

You wouldnt know, you arent American.

 

BTW, so far Trump seems to be doing well, huh. Terrorists on the run, border crossings slowing, world leaders ass kissing, the stock market and crypto surging, folks happy.

 

PS: California is Americas Liverpool

It does seem like America is going manic as it reacts in the runup to January 20th. Maybe informed foreigners see better what is happening to America than the locals can.

[NickyLouie]

somebody told me Kalifornia is gonna flip Republican 

 

[Mad Mustang]

Well California is pretty much a dump now. Best she becomes the leader of it.