#kamala-harris

#kamala-harris

For many months, California Attorney General Rob Bonta laid low in the 2026 run for California governor. He did this by insisting he would run for re-election if Kamala Harris opted to make the run for governor, which was the general expectation for her until July 30, when she stunned the political world by opting out of the campaign. Bonta has no need for to lay low any longer, unless he sincerely doesn't want the job.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris' announcement Wednesday that she will not run for California governor next year has left the race wide open without a clear frontrunner. For the past eight years, Gavin Newsom has served as governor, and with his second term up, 2026 presents an opportunity for a fresh face to lead the state. There's a large field running of Republicans and Democrats, which includes some well-known figures in the state, but many who voters are not familiar with.

The CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority is optimistic about advancing rail extensions to Los Angeles and the Bay Area while developing the Central Valley segment.

Turrentine criticized Harris's interview as a "word salad of nothingburgers" and stated she is bringing "mutually assured destruction" to the Democratic party.

A bill before the California Legislature would bar landlords from using immigration status as a way to threaten tenants.

Kamala Harris's potential bid for California governor in 2026 may determine her prospects for a 2028 presidential run, highlighting uncertainty about her viability as a candidate.

Big Law once played a pivotal role in political funding, backing centrist candidates like Kamala Harris and Andrew Cuomo, but has faced significant setbacks after their defeats.

Harris performed six points worse among men than Biden did, an extensive analysis by the Cook Political Report declared. The falloff was significantly more pronounced among Latino men (-12) and Black men (-7).

Paramount announced that it would pay President Donald Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit against the company related to a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris.

"In the last elections, Kamala Harris won by 8 percentage points among news consumers, while Trump led by 19 points among those who are uninformed about current affairs."

Trump's grip on the GOP surpasses Biden's hold on the Democratic Party, making the transition to a post-Trump era potentially problematic for Republicans in 2028.

President Trump's approval rating has decreased from 52% to 46%, indicating a notable decline in popularity following his controversial policies implemented during his second term.

Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa criticized the extensive security detail for Harris, stating, 'She's going to a bar to enjoy herself, and she's got an army of security paid for by us, not her.'