Kamala Booted From Governor’s Race

As 2026 draws near, Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself facing a critical decision: Should she run for California governor or gear up for another attempt at the presidency in 2028? The real shock? Even top California Democrats seem unwilling to endorse either path.

Instead of rallying behind her, prominent Democrats are dodging the issue altogether.

“I have no comment,” said Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.), before quickly fleeing from reporters on Capitol Hill. Rep. George Whitesides, another Democrat clinging to his seat after barely winning under California’s controversial mass mail-in voting system, offered a lukewarm take: “If that’s what she feels called to do, that’s her prerogative.”

Translation: Democrats are nervous.

Harris, who failed to gain traction during her 2020 presidential campaign and has struggled with approval ratings as vice president, is now trying to reboot her political brand. But even within her party, enthusiasm is in short supply.

“Once you’re vice president, there’s only one place to go—president,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.). “Losing would feel like a fallback.” A stunning admission from her own ranks.

Some say running for governor of California would be the easier victory. After all, the state leans heavily left. But others warn that putting Harris back on a national stage—especially against President Donald Trump, who remains a dominant conservative force after surviving an assassination attempt in 2024—could backfire spectacularly.

“There’s no groundswell for her candidacy,” one nervous Democrat told CNN anonymously. “In fact, it might energize Republicans and cost us the House.”

And let’s not forget the baggage.

Harris remains tied to President Biden’s mental decline—a reality many Democrats denied for years. Now, some in the party quietly admit she benefited from his political collapse, having been handed the nomination without even facing a primary.

With liberal policies failing in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles—riddled with homelessness, crime, and high taxes—voters may not be eager to reward another Democrat with more power in California or Washington.

Even progressive Rep. Ro Khanna, who’s had a rocky relationship with Harris, stopped short of full-throated support. He suggested she might make a good governor, citing her experience in state politics—but avoided endorsing another presidential run.

As 2026 and 2028 approach, Harris remains a deeply polarizing figure. Democrats are divided. Conservatives are energized. And the question remains: Will she risk another national defeat, or settle for a state office that’s already imploding under failed leadership?

Either way, Republicans will be watching closely—and preparing.