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Home Front: Politix
Is Kamala Harris Running For President Or California Governor?
2025-08-01
[DEADLINE] The runner-up in the 2024 U.S. presidential election won't be running for Caliphornia, an impregnable bastion of the Democratic Party,'s top job next year, but Kamala Harris
who got her start in politix between former Oakland mayor Willie Brown's' knees
isn't ruling out a 2028 White House bid yet.

After months of speculation and impressive polling, the former Vice President has made it official: She's not going to be on the ballot to lead the Golden State. ''After deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election,'' Harris said Wednesday.

The news certainly comes as a surprise to those outside Harris’ inner circle, though sources say Gov. Gavin Governor Hair Gel Newsom
...mayor of San Franciscoas it transformed itself into Poopville, currently governor of Californiaas it transforms itself into Cinderland...
was in the loop about what was going on.

Earlier this year, around the time of the Oscars, Harris told friends and deep-pocketed donors that she would make a final decision on running for governor by the end of the summer. A little ahead of schedule, today’s announcement may send some shockwaves through the West Coast body politic as all indications were that the former Veep was staffed up and ready to roll up to Sacramento. To that, the likes of Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, ex-Rep. Katie Bat Girl Porter
...Dem law professor, attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 45th congressional district (Orange County) since 2019. Katie takes her job and her personal dignity so seriously she once showed up for a committee hearing dressed as Batman....
, and current CA Attorney General Rob Bonta have all publicly stated that their own plans would be contingent on what Harris decided.

However,
a lie repeated often enough remains a lie...
even though the crowded field to replace the termed-out Newsom won’t include California’s ex-senator and state Attorney General, the electorate and Donald Trump
...The tack in the backside of the Democratic Party...
may not have seen the last of the 2024 Democratic nominee.
She will certainly add an amusing note to the proceedings, and will nicely suck up funding at the early stages from the overly optimistic, should she actually try. But given how poorly she did on her own in 2020, I don’t see how she could possibly be a serious contender even in the Democratic primary.
Posted by:Fred

#8  I think Newsome has proven California is on auto-pilot. Computer is doing the Red Circle of Death, but on auto-pilot.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2025-08-01 20:00  

#7  Harris vs. Newsome? A Devil's choice.
Posted by: JohnQC   2025-08-01 18:55  

#6   She is running... out for more box wine

Don't forget the gummies.

But, seriously folks, or not, think of all the fun we'd have watching Harris run against Newsom. He might look like the strong horse but his record as governor sucks and, if Harris really wants to win, she can exploit that.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2025-08-01 12:38  

#5  What she's running for is Somebody Give Me A Bunch Of Money To Go Away.
Posted by: ed in texas   2025-08-01 10:58  

#4  Prez or governor of Cali - I can see that being a tough choice for her, given that she is wildly under-qualified for either position. With Kamala's lack of job skills outside the hospitality and entertainment industry, I recommend she look for a figurehead position like the head of a useless NGO or the spokes-mom for a box wine company.
Posted by: SteveS   2025-08-01 08:59  

#3  She is running... out for more box wine
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-08-01 01:20  

#2  Dejected Kamala Harris says she's not seeking presidency and blames 'broken system' for putting her off running again in first TV interview since crushing election defeat to Donald Trump
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-08-01 01:17  

#1  Charlamagne suggests Kamala Harris should start a podcast instead of seeking elected office again
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-08-01 01:14  

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