Kamala Harris, the former Vice President and Senator, is contemplating a run for the governorship of California. However, her absence at a recent California state Democratic convention has left many party activists questioning her commitment and viability as a candidate.
According to a report by The New York Times, Harris did not make a personal appearance at the convention, leading some delegates to speculate about the seriousness of her intentions. This lack of direct engagement with key party members has raised doubts about her level of interest in pursuing the governorship.
The Washington Post also highlighted the uncertainty surrounding Harris’s potential candidacy, noting that some Democrats are already shifting their focus to other contenders in the absence of a clear signal from Harris. Politico echoed this sentiment, pointing out that Harris’s reception in two states has been lukewarm, indicating a lack of enthusiastic support for her gubernatorial ambitions.
In a column by the Los Angeles Times, the publication expressed skepticism about Harris’s enthusiasm for the role of California governor, citing her limited engagement with the idea and the party base. The article suggests that Harris has not demonstrated a strong desire to pursue the position, further fueling doubts among party activists.
As the speculation around Kamala Harris’s gubernatorial aspirations continues to grow, it remains to be seen how she will navigate the skepticism within the California Democratic Party. With other potential candidates gaining traction and Harris’s level of commitment called into question, the road to the governor’s mansion may not be as smooth as initially anticipated.
References:
– The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/us/california-democrats-kamala-harris-governor.html
– The Washington Post: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOT1dORkJ6NTRLWndfZVRlTGY2QWpBUE1zajRFQU1RblhxbkRuZjNTU1pZa3BVOUN4djVkQUc1YVdLcDZ5UlI3X0FLcHEyb3JGcWQ1eG9JMUtwejFNYThuUzREc2J4SkpWc25Nck5ld1RWZnBCbzBCMWhZcFdBVEtSMmhPUGgwY3pxUWVhOUJzeld4SF9n?oc=5
– Politico: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPaEwyTS1lR0hkX09wYmRuWkxXMlJFc2tDU1EwTllGZU1aR3B2NlkwbHVIa1d1WER5YmJuQ1R4SDVnRzlDNXRxaFNvZGpWNG1VRm5OV09QWE1IeXNjUGdWUFBMWkpLb01lRzk1YjZTZEVPSGRHcFlNanMyTzIxUWk1aExoR09DLXhEM010SHNiNmFCaEY0am1OZ015WEtyR3dS?oc=5
– Los Angeles Times: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxOZU9oUWZySlRvVC13WDFMbWQ5YmJNZFRrWGh2NVpKS2MteTl1bHdQQXZRWW9nYTBxbUJDZW1lalFrYk9NRDlSc3BpU2VteV9LLV9lUWtqRGg4dXg3bVJhMnVYLWFoWUJVdmJOOVJSQWQxTEJwWGZTbDZYUk90Q0FYdkZxWG9NUV96YmRQQl9kUHF6VmtwZ1pmNXdtdUlaRl9RR3JGa3l2THI3SThYVllMWTk5b3BBeUV3U0JEZFR1Q0RXZ0xwVHNGQ1lKdThXdDBfbGNVQnNnNkQtR28?oc=5
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