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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKatie Porter is going to be California's next governor
The news that former Vice President Kamala Harris will not look to run for governor in California in 2026 is not a great surprise among the states political class.
Harris nodded toward another possible presidential run in 2028, but shes currently running second in the most recent Emerson College polling, behind Gov. Gavin Newsom, and only slightly ahead of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. For now, Harriss career may veer toward lowkey pursuits. Shes only 60, after all, and theres still time for her to step back into the political spotlight.
Porter has access to a national donor base that will undoubtedly ignite with the news that Harris is out. Further, a lot of donor class fence-sitters can now commit. Porter also generates excitement amongst young voters, and that simply cannot be said of the others yet.
It may be a bit tricky for Porter to maintain her populist street cred as she lines up financial backers, but shes still a compelling potential governor. A truly gifted speaker, as her legendary white board presentations attest, she has genuine charisma.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/katie-porter-going-california-s-next-governor-20794517.php

SSJVegeta
(1,191 posts)🤞
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)When Pelosi endorsed Schiff for Senate, that killed Porter's Senate run.
SSJVegeta
(1,191 posts)If so you are absolutely correct!
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)
SSJVegeta
(1,191 posts)You're good!
brush
(60,756 posts)Not much chance for a rethug in deep blue California.
FadedMullet
(362 posts)cannabis_flower
(3,898 posts)If Vance was also struck down. After the new congress makes Hakeem Jeffries (or whatever Democrat) Speaker of the House. Hey, the Speaker doesnt have to be a House member. We could make it Hillary or Kamala. Or even Bernie. Haha.
oasis
(52,584 posts)
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)oasis
(52,584 posts)Her administrative staff will be the best ever assembled.
cannabis_flower
(3,898 posts)Texas has had 2. Which is surprising also. Miriam "Ma" Ferguson (https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/miriam-ma-ferguson#:~:text=Miriam%20%22Ma%22%20Ferguson%20(%20Miriam%20Amanda%20Wallace,Ann%20Richards%20as%20its%20second%20woman%20governor.
And of course Ann Richards. (https://texaspolitics.utexas.edu/archive/html/exec/governors/31.html )
PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,011 posts)and while she'll probably be the best possible Governor, I was hoping she'd run for President. Although Governor then President works.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,645 posts)I was very pleased to read that Kamala has decided against running for governor.
That move puts wind in Katie's sails, big time!
Fiendish Thingy
(20,208 posts)The current Lieutenant Governor and the former speaker of the assembly.
Both have garnered a bunch of endorsements from various state Dems, Katie currently has none.
Dont know about how their campaign cash compares.
Katie will need all the grass roots support she can get, because she doesnt take PAC cash, and Im assuming the tech bros arent going to back her.
Remember, California has a jungle primary, so all Katie has to do is come in second to make it to the general,
PeaceWave
(1,850 posts)Fiendish Thingy
(20,208 posts)As far as votes, Im not so sure how big of an impact it will have.
Katie Getting endorsements from major progressives, both in CA and nationally (like AOC) could help.
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)From the article:
Retrograde
(11,218 posts)Xavier Becera, Tony Thurmond (Superintendent of Education), Whats-her-name the current Lt. Governor among others.
California has a jungle primary - it's possible that next year will see two Dems running against each other.
Nixie
(17,770 posts)I was surprised at the very low percentages she got.
Her tenure at her last Congress rep position was spotty, as it was reported she really alienated people from employees to colleagues. She did win that conservative district in Orange County which is a significant feat, but her political instincts werent the best in office.
Ill hold off on crowning her just yet. Hopefully she will not make this about empty attacks on other Democrats.
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)Katie Porter's money dried up. All the donors went with Schiff. Porter has a good chance at the donors this time around.
OrangeJoe
(524 posts)California is an insanely expensive media market. "Donations:" (bribes) from the tech bros and AIPAC are going to go a long ways in this race.
Nixie
(17,770 posts)ran her campaign, not really endorsements. She alienated lot of people by choosing to accuse others of being corrupt. Lets hope she doesnt make the same mistakes, but you can already tell her same band is warming up by the comments about fundraising in the thread.
Katie has a lot of baggage, both personally and professionally. She received very mild treatment the last time during a statewide election, all while trashing other Democrats. The election results showed how much she miscalculated the electorate.
JoseBalow
(8,026 posts)That really hurt her.
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)JoseBalow
(8,026 posts)A very unfortunate turn from someone who held high regard from so many.
Nixie
(17,770 posts)Calling Schiff corrupt was so insane. It was such a turnoff and poor choice, especially when she had so much actual personal and professional baggage that others didnt use against her.
usonian
(19,380 posts)I don't care for that saying "Maybe you won't ever have to vote again"
Interesting, the sfchronicle is usually paywalled. Wasn't this time.
If it is for you, use the archive. https://archive.is/cRZ16
Fiendish Thingy
(20,208 posts)And the states run the elections they arent going to be canceled.
usonian
(19,380 posts)Even late calls are tricky.
And then there was 2015.
SunSeeker
(56,250 posts)He's not even speaking for the San Francisco Chronicle itself.
usonian
(19,380 posts)Like WAPO
I'll do the right thing come election time.
JI7
(92,364 posts)The good thing is Republicans have no chance of winning.
Raine
(30,910 posts)before I decide on my choice. 🤔