Kamala Harris sets deadline for decision on her political future: report
Unemployed former Vice President Kamala Harris has apparently given herself a deadline to decide whether sheāll launch yet another political campaign ā this time for governor of California.
The failed 2024 presidential candidate has reportedly been mulling whether to launch a 2026 California gubernatorial run in a bid to succeed a termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
She is slated to make a final decision on her next move by the end of the summer, Politico reported Friday, citing two people familiar with her plans.
Harris, 60, has laid out the apparent timeline on a potential gubernatorial bid in calls to supporters, allies and aides over the last few weeks, the sources said.
āI hope she does. I have already raised my hand to endorse her, if she does,ā state Attorney General Rob BontaĀ said of the ex-veepās potential gubernatorial campaign.
āBut I think only Kamala Harris knows the answer.ā
It follows reports that Harris has been instructing allies to keep her options open for a potential political comeback, spurring speculation of a repeat bid for the presidency in 2028 ā despite her recentĀ crushing defeatĀ against President Trump.
She told confidants late last year that she is āstaying in the fight,ā multiple sources told Politico at the time.
If Harris were to win the race to be the Golden Stateās next governor, allies have indicated it would likely eradicate any looming plans for yet another presidential bid.
Newsom, for his part, is term-limited at the end of 2025 and wonāt be able to run again for the Golden State governorship.
He hasnāt yet indicated whether he will throw his hat in the ring for the 2028 presidential race.
Meanwhile, the speculation about Harrisā future comes just weeks after she inked a deal with Creative Artists Agency Ā ā the same Hollywood powerhouse that reps ex-President Joe Biden and Barack and Michelle Obamaās film and TV production company.
The agency, known in the entertainment world as CAA,Ā will help her scoreĀ book deals, speaking gigs and possible film projects.
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