Do Californians Really Want Kamala?

I understand the dynamic that Dan McLaughlin and Jeff Blehar are describing as they analyze Kamala Harris’s prospects in the 2026 California gubernatorial race. The former vice president has huge name recognition. She’s won statewide in California. She’ll probably raise a ton of money. And just six weeks ago, she was one Joe Biden heartbeat away from becoming president of the United States. Of course she’d be the favorite if she decides to run for governor of the Golden State.

Dan writes:

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I understand the dynamic that Dan McLaughlin and Jeff Blehar are describing as they analyze Kamala Harris’s prospects in the 2026 California gubernatorial race. The former vice president has huge name recognition. She’s won statewide in California. She’ll probably raise a ton of money. And just six weeks ago, she was one Joe Biden heartbeat away from becoming president of the United States. Of course she’d be the favorite if she decides to run for governor of the Golden State.

Dan writes: