Staff Reports
As rumors swirl around the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris setting her sights on the California Governor’s Mansion, a lazy déjà vu menace looms. Voters in the Golden State, enduring the policy blunders of Governor Gavin Newsom, may be on the cusp of willingly shoving their heads into another ideological guillotine. A recent poll from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies suggests that Harris could waltz into a favorable position if she challenges for governor in 2026, despite the history of disastrous far-left governance she embodies.
The poll results illustrate that nearly half of the surveyed voters are leaning towards Harris, with a substantial portion of the support coming from her loyal Democratic base. A staggering 72% of Democrats indicate they’d rally behind her, highlighting the party’s inclination towards the same failed policies that have plagued California. Meanwhile, a mere eight percent of Republicans are considering her, making it clear that while Democrats might still see her as the answer, the rest of the electorate remains skeptical—though one can hardly blame them given the current state of affairs.
Harris’s extensive political experience could be her ace in the hole. Having served in high-profile roles such as the San Francisco district attorney and California’s attorney general, she has a recognizable name. However, in a state where the average voter is more focused on reality television than state politics, this might not mean as much as it should. The poll director’s observation that Californians are blissfully ignorant of state politics calls into question the depth of support for any candidate, including the infamous vice president.
Nonetheless, the field of candidates opposing Harris is as bloated as a fast-food gut after a double-decker cheeseburger. Notable figures include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Rep. Katie Porter, among others—each vying for the same voter base with differing degrees of extreme left-wing agendas. Harris may find herself in a crowded room, but one has to wonder if all that noise can drown out the naysayers lurking within her party and across the aisle.
Even CA doesn't want this carpetbagger but let's PPV the fight between her and Kounalikis…
Kamala Harris for California Governor? Here’s Why It Could Happen. https://t.co/GPMsZObENY
— Dawn Wildman (@WildmanDawn) November 14, 2024
Even with solid polling numbers, predicting victory is often a fool’s game, especially in a climate as polarized as California’s. While Harris previously racked up 59% of the vote in the presidential race, the odds could shift dramatically against her in a gubernatorial race. Skepticism remains in the air, with many voters expressing their reluctance to actually pull the lever for her. As election day approaches, the recent poll indicates that the enthusiasm surrounding her potential candidacy is more muted compared to her earlier presidential bid.
In a state marred by an ever-growing list of challenges—from soaring crime rates to skyrocketing living costs—Harris’s return to the political arena may draw either an excited embrace or a weary sigh from the voters. If she manages to connect with Californians beyond party loyalty and paint a vision that resonates with their growing frustrations, perhaps she could emerge victorious. However, with the memories of failed policies lingerings in voters’ minds, it remains to be seen if they’re truly ready to strap in for another ride on the leftist rollercoaster, this time piloted by the unelected vice president.
