Kamala Harris faces Democratic doubts over choosing presidential race
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Updated · The New York Times · May 3
Kamala Harris faces Democratic doubts over choosing presidential race
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 3
In California's eight-candidate governor contest, only four contenders poll in double digits, raising fears Democrats could miss the November general election.
Some party figures argue the former vice-president, who lost the 2024 presidential race, should have pursued the governorship instead of weighing a third White House bid.
Supporters note California's governorship has long offered a national platform, with figures such as Ronald Reagan, Jerry Brown, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom using the office prominently.
Could California's primary system produce a governor opposed by the majority?
Why would a former VP skip governing an economy larger than most countries?
Can record spending win an election when voter support is deeply fractured?