Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced his candidacy for the California governor's race. He emphasized his determination to remain in the competition regardless of Kamala Harris' potential entry, highlighting his political independence. Becerra has not communicated with Harris since before her unsuccessful presidential campaign and is prepared to face challenges from other prominent Democratic candidates. Katie Porter, another candidate, indicated she might reconsider her candidacy if Harris joins. The political landscape in California is poised for significant shifts as the 2026 election approaches.
"It makes no difference to me who's in or not," Becerra said during an interview with "The Issue Is," a statewide California political news show.
"I have not spoken to the [former] vice president since probably January," he said.
"If Kamala comes into the race ... it's going to have a near clearing field effect," Porter said during an appearance on "Pod Save America" last month.
The former congresswoman also argued that it would be "disrespectful ... not to acknowledge that [Harris] would be an incredibly strong candidate and there are...
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