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LetMyPeopleVote

(166,966 posts)
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:08 PM Yesterday

Kamala Harris says she's not running for California governor

Source: The Hill

Former Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California, putting an end to speculation that she would seek her state’s top executive role after her loss to President Trump in November.

“In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election,” Harris said in a statement.

The former vice president said she spent time reflecting over the past six months since losing in November after she took over the Democratic ticket when former President Biden dropped out of the race.

“I have extraordinary admiration and respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service—service to their communities and to our nation. At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis,” Harris said. “As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking—committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.”

Harris was considering all her options before making her decision official, while she has made it clear that she is not done with public service,



Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5428238-harris-not-running-california-governor/




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Kamala Harris says she's not running for California governor (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday OP
Boo, was wanting her as our next Gov obamanut2012 Yesterday #1
So was I ailsagirl 17 hrs ago #24
She's hearing us JustAnotherGen Yesterday #2
If I were her, I'd never run for office again. maxsolomon Yesterday #3
Agreed. Grab the gold ring as a high-dollar private sector attorney. Seeking Serenity Yesterday #9
Or not. maxsolomon Yesterday #10
I am relieved that she's not running for Governor. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #4
Me too, Peggy.... yorkster Yesterday #5
Plus it has shades of Nixon IronLionZion Yesterday #6
Yes, it would look like California is a consultation prize and Raine 20 hrs ago #17
+1 Auggie 20 hrs ago #19
California Peggy... Upthevibe 10 hrs ago #26
Statement from VP Harris LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #7
Adding the second part of her post (as I know some don't want to click the twitter link)... PunkinPi Yesterday #11
Thank you so much, my dear LetMyPeopleVote! Very good of you. n/t CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #27
I think she would have made a great Guv.... democratsruletheday Yesterday #8
If she wants to run for president, she'll face a full primary field this time. bearsfootball516 Yesterday #12
Can't help it; I'm Coconut Pilled. thought crime Yesterday #13
I speculate that she is going to become a special prosecutor for the ICC and work with Jack Smith to take all of the Rs in2herbs Yesterday #14
That would be nice to see for a change.. slightlv 23 hrs ago #15
Katie Porter was such a sore loser against Schiff. She was absolutely Nixie 21 hrs ago #16
Governor Kamala Harris would've had such a nice sound to it. I will support Kamala in whatever decision she makes. NBachers 20 hrs ago #18
that's too bad Renew Deal 20 hrs ago #20
Good Hassin Bin Sober 19 hrs ago #21
Too bad popsdenver 19 hrs ago #22
How about Kamala in SCOTUS? IzzaNuDay 18 hrs ago #23
I'm pleased that Kamala made this decision Jkanad 17 hrs ago #25

JustAnotherGen

(35,992 posts)
2. She's hearing us
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:14 PM
Yesterday
“As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking—committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.


The playbook of America sucks. It literally has racism and sexism in the paper pulp.

Getting rid of the structures requires a willingness to fight dirty. She's a good, decent woman - but she might have heard the call to fight dirty and ho-hum advisors warned her off.

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,645 posts)
4. I am relieved that she's not running for Governor.
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:19 PM
Yesterday

It would have looked like she felt that she had to do something to overcome her presidential loss. I felt that this would be seen as getting the second-best job.

The candidates who are running are no doubt relieved as well.

I've been supporting Katie Porter all along and this move by Kamala Harris just opens up a better prospect for Katie.

I respect Kamala Harris and I hope to be able to support her in some other endeavor!



IronLionZion

(49,517 posts)
6. Plus it has shades of Nixon
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:22 PM
Yesterday

since after his 1960 presidential loss he ran for California governor in 1962 and lost.

Raine

(30,910 posts)
17. Yes, it would look like California is a consultation prize and
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 09:56 PM
20 hrs ago

just a place to launch a presidential campaign. I want a Governor that's really dedicated to California and what's best for the people here.

Upthevibe

(9,682 posts)
26. California Peggy...
Thu Jul 31, 2025, 08:21 AM
10 hrs ago

I completely agree with your sentiment. I also will be on board with Katie Porter.

PunkinPi

(5,131 posts)
11. Adding the second part of her post (as I know some don't want to click the twitter link)...
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 04:25 PM
Yesterday

democratsruletheday

(1,394 posts)
8. I think she would have made a great Guv....
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:35 PM
Yesterday

but like others I don't want her to run for POTUS again. For whatever inexplicable reason she didn't beat that POS and well....no do overs as far as I'm concerned. Was it the misogyny? More than likely, but again: she had her shot.

bearsfootball516

(6,609 posts)
12. If she wants to run for president, she'll face a full primary field this time.
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 05:34 PM
Yesterday

If she wins, she's absolutely earned it. If someone else wins, that's the will of the Dem voters.

thought crime

(559 posts)
13. Can't help it; I'm Coconut Pilled.
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 05:35 PM
Yesterday

In 2024, Kamala Harris turned a completely doomed campaign into a near win. She showed incredible intelligence and compassion. Always with a smile. She made a complete fool of Trump in the debate. She always did her homework, was always full of energy, and showed she has the temperament to be President. Unlike some, I think 2028 will be a good time for a woman to run because most people will be looking for the complete opposite of Trump. I am certainly one of those people (disclaimer: I'm a straight white male who is tired of putting stupid straight white males (SSWM) in charge). There are others I hope will run for President, too; like AOC or Jasmine Crockett, but I would be so happy to vote for Kamala.

So please Kamala, give us another chance!

in2herbs

(3,860 posts)
14. I speculate that she is going to become a special prosecutor for the ICC and work with Jack Smith to take all of the Rs
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 06:24 PM
Yesterday

down and oversee the re-building of the rule of law in the US.

slightlv

(6,198 posts)
15. That would be nice to see for a change..
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:23 PM
23 hrs ago

This country actually going after the real traitors.

Nixie

(17,770 posts)
16. Katie Porter was such a sore loser against Schiff. She was absolutely
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 09:26 PM
21 hrs ago

smoked in the election. It was a bit surprising how low her results were. We don’t need more attacks on fellow Democrats. Xavier Becerra looks to have the most experience and political chops.

I really thought Harris was going to run. This is disappointing, but certainly understandable.

NBachers

(18,764 posts)
18. Governor Kamala Harris would've had such a nice sound to it. I will support Kamala in whatever decision she makes.
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 10:01 PM
20 hrs ago

I drive past UC Hastings College of Law in San Francisco a few times a week. My heart always goes out to Kamala as an alumnus as I pass by.

popsdenver

(84 posts)
22. Too bad
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:34 PM
19 hrs ago

she can't find some situation/position to be a constant pain in the ass to the Trump Barrage of Bullshit Executive Orders.....and all of his CABAL's bullshit orders and doings......

IzzaNuDay

(1,013 posts)
23. How about Kamala in SCOTUS?
Thu Jul 31, 2025, 12:27 AM
18 hrs ago

Now that would be some fire power. We just got to get rid of Cheeto and his job first.

Jkanad

(29 posts)
25. I'm pleased that Kamala made this decision
Thu Jul 31, 2025, 01:33 AM
17 hrs ago

Repubs and, unfortunately, some Dems would have had a dirt slinging feast with her running for that office. I hope that she will find a position that will make her a lot of money while maintaining her status as a brilliant role model for us all.

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