California Queen

Kamala may be looking for a sequel:

“She has a lot of people in her ear telling her that it makes the most sense and she can do the most good,” the source reveals. However, the outlet cautioned that Kamala has not “made a final decision yet and is still considering all her options.” Nonetheless, the former Vice President “says she has made it clear that she is not done with public service and is giving the race strong consideration.” Sources said Kamala is observing a “self-imposed end-of-summer deadline” to decide on whether to join the “crowded” gubernatorial race, which includes Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis has also expressed her interest in the gubernatorial seat, but will step down if Kamala decides to run. Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA-47) will also run unless Kamala does. Former Speaker of the California State Assembly Toni Atkins has also declared her interest. Gov. Gavin Newsom is leaving the seat after serving the maximum of two terms, making him ineligible for re-election. He has his sights on running for U.S. president in 2028, and he is considered to be the Democratic Party’s frontrunner. Kamala is the currently most preferred candidate, with over half (57%) of California Democrats supporting her, according to an Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill poll.

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