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

[transam]

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

"Doing well", Trump's not President yet...................😂

 

Though he has put fear into USA folk, fear of escalating bill's to live.........😨

 

But not so for the well off, eh..............🤑

[spidermike007]

Neither one would be appropriate, she's not qualified for either office she would be a terrible governor, she failed at district attorney and she failed at attorney general in California. Why does anyone think she'd be a good governor and why does anyone think she'd be a good president? She was picked out of desperation because there was virtually nobody else at that late moment In time, she needs to be banished and the Democratic party needs to be frank and truthful with themselves and admit the reality. 

 

The alternative is long-term banishment from the political scene. 

[thaipo7]

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I think she should retreat to the academy. 

Just plain go away with her supporters.

[Nickcage49]

How about neither? You had your day in the sun Kamala. You didn't get the job done.

 

But you couldn't be any worse than Newsom I guess. He makes me ashamed to be a Dem. In fact, a lot of them do.

[herfiehandbag]

2 hours ago, NickyLouie said:

somebody told me Kalifornia is gonna flip Republican 

 

One shouldn't speculate but I suspect that over the years he has had more and better shags than Trump, and almost certainly paid less for them!

[GammaGlobulin]

10 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said:

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.  

 

Or, better yet....

 

TRY CANADA.

 

 

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, transam said:

"Doing well", Trump's not President yet...................😂

 

Though he has put fear into USA folk, fear of escalating bill's to live.........😨

 

But not so for the well off, eh..............🤑

You dont know, you arent American and you dont live there. So as usual, you just run around ankles and yap yap yap to hear yourself bark

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, placnx said:

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.

Based on your Leftist press, you arent very well informed

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Just now, Yagoda said:

You dont know, you arent American and you dont live there. So as usual, you just run around ankles and yap yap yap to hear yourself bark

Sunbeam, you forget (as usual), I can read, I can listen, not like you, got Trump suckered in...............

[AgMech Cowboy]

She'll never win a Presidential primary, so her only choice is trying for being Governor. "IF", yes a big IF, she can win the gubernatorial primary, she's got a 50% or better chance in it.

[HappyExpat57]

I would recommend she look into becoming a mime. Her screechy cackle is a large part of why she was so unappealing. And this isn't a "woman-hater" thing. If Nicky Haley had a more human platform, I'd vote for her in a New York minute.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 12/17/2024 at 9:02 AM, Social Media said:

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.

Neither if she has to pass a primary. She did so badly trying to qualify for POTUS before that she withdrew from the primaries, and had to pass no public approval test before being inserted into the campaign this time.

 

Would the Californian electorate really elect a proven loser?

[placnx]

19 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

I would recommend she look into becoming a mime. Her screechy cackle is a large part of why she was so unappealing. And this isn't a "woman-hater" thing. If Nicky Haley had a more human platform, I'd vote for her in a New York minute.

I agree that Kamala's laugh and tone was really unappealing, rather like those young American women with speech and intonation disconnected from any part of the country, Call it metropolitan bourgeoise?

 

Her dismissive retort to Muslims in Dearborn showed no empathy toward people, some of whom had family in the Occupied Territories. Beltway Bubble, perhaps. Anyway, election results there were Harris 37%, Trump 43%, Stein 19%.

 

I thought that Amy Klobuchar would have been a sensible candidate, but she was up for reelection as senator last year. Her speaking is a huge contrast to Kamala's.

[HappyExpat57]

1 hour ago, placnx said:

I agree that Kamala's laugh and tone was really unappealing, rather like those young American women with speech and intonation disconnected from any part of the country, Call it metropolitan bourgeoise?

 

Her dismissive retort to Muslims in Dearborn showed no empathy toward people, some of whom had family in the Occupied Territories. Beltway Bubble, perhaps. Anyway, election results there were Harris 37%, Trump 43%, Stein 19%.

 

I thought that Amy Klobuchar would have been a sensible candidate, but she was up for reelection as senator last year. Her speaking is a huge contrast to Kamala's.

When Bill Clinton won (can't remember if it was election or re-election), women voters were a very large part of who helped him across the finish line. When they were asked why they voted for him, a frightening number replied "he's cute." For better or worse, packaging is EVERYTHING in today's political arena. As much as I detest the wretch who recently won, he has stage appeal and knows how to con his marks. If ANYONE else  had run with exactly the same platform, they'd hardly have gotten out the starting gate. Klobachar is like a damp piece of toilet paper. She's quite useful in her box (take that as you will) but is basically unappealing.

 

Nicky Haley LOOKS and ACTS presidential. She's serious and I would bet she will have a great run as the 2028 Republican candidate. The very thought of Klobachar on the debate stage against Haley is daunting, and Harris up against Haley? Yeah . . . no.

[placnx]

On 12/18/2024 at 3:02 PM, HappyExpat57 said:

When Bill Clinton won (can't remember if it was election or re-election), women voters were a very large part of who helped him across the finish line. When they were asked why they voted for him, a frightening number replied "he's cute." For better or worse, packaging is EVERYTHING in today's political arena. As much as I detest the wretch who recently won, he has stage appeal and knows how to con his marks. If ANYONE else  had run with exactly the same platform, they'd hardly have gotten out the starting gate. Klobachar is like a damp piece of toilet paper. She's quite useful in her box (take that as you will) but is basically unappealing.

 

Nicky Haley LOOKS and ACTS presidential. She's serious and I would bet she will have a great run as the 2028 Republican candidate. The very thought of Klobachar on the debate stage against Haley is daunting, and Harris up against Haley? Yeah . . . no.

The most likely Republican candidate in 2028 is Marco Rubio.

[Cryingdick]

On 12/17/2024 at 1:43 AM, transam said:

"Doing well", Trump's not President yet...................😂

 

Though he has put fear into USA folk, fear of escalating bill's to live.........😨

 

But not so for the well off, eh..............🤑

 

trump has been the de facto president for the past month. Not sure what shorty of numpty rock you have been living under. Even the most stalwart dems realize this. Joe's ain't taking calls these days kiddo.

[Cryingdick]

On 12/17/2024 at 4:12 PM, thaibeachlovers said:

Neither if she has to pass a primary. She did so badly trying to qualify for POTUS before that she withdrew from the primaries, and had to pass no public approval test before being inserted into the campaign this time.

 

Would the Californian electorate really elect a proven loser?

 

Meet Gavin Newsom.

[Cryingdick]

The thing about California and its gubernatorial election is that there are probably going to be at least 30 nut jobs running. This is how Arnie can win. So it's anybodies game.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

trump has been the de facto president for the past month. Not sure what shorty of numpty rock you have been living under. Even the most stalwart dems realize this. Joe's ain't taking calls these days kiddo.

I'm sure a lot are still hiding under a rock. Some still have not returned to AN, having made fools of themselves by trying to tell us how presidential the cackler Harris is.

Like or loath Trump, he's making a great start and looking more influential by the day. I bet there are more than a few Euros not looking forward to greeting him on a world tour. If I were Trump that would be the first thing I'd do- a tour of European nations to see the antis grovel. Revenge will be sweet.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

Meet Gavin Newsom.

Did they know he was a loser before he was elected? They know Harris is a loser. I hope she stands, as I'd like to see her a two time loser.

[Cryingdick]

11 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Did they know he was a loser before he was elected? They know Harris is a loser. I hope she stands, as I'd like to see her a two time loser.

They wouldn't know a loser if they saw one.

[john donson]

what did she actually do for the 4 years as VP? I mean, for 'we, the people'

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12 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

trump has been the de facto president for the past month. Not sure what shorty of numpty rock you have been living under. Even the most stalwart dems realize this. Joe's ain't taking calls these days kiddo.

Noooooo, I never knew that, thanks for the heads-up.................😁

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, john donson said:

what did she actually do for the 4 years as VP? I mean, for 'we, the people'

Well, she wasn't the POTUS, so that was a win for all of us. She did try to participate in a primary, but was so unpopular she withdrew prior to the debate.