A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- California's gubernatorial race features eight candidates, with only four polling above 10%, raising concerns that Democrats might be excluded from the November general election.
- Some Democrats in the state are reflecting on the possibility that Kamala Harris, the former vice president, might have been a stronger candidate had she chosen to run for governor instead of considering a third presidential bid.
- Sunny Hostin, co-host of "The View," publicly encouraged Harris to reconsider running for governor, emphasizing Harris's deep knowledge of California and the significance of the role.
- Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential race led many to expect her to pursue the governorship, a position historically held by influential figures who use it as a platform for national and global influence.
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