Democratic Governor candidates expect Harris’ decision

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The Irish playwright’s tragicomedy Samuel Beckett “Waiting for Godot” Centers on two men, Vladimir and Estragon, who in vain hoped that the arrival of a mysterious man named Godot will bring meaning to their otherwise unhappy life.

It is considered a perfect example of the charm of the war after World War II with what is called the “Theater of Absurd.” This is why he jumps in mind when one examines the dynamics of an ever -increasing frame of democratic candidates For governor in 2026

As their numbers are expanding, they are waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to tell the world whether she will try to maintain her political career alive by seeking the Government.

Harris is obviously ready, but Godot, to make them wait. Politico reported that a month ago, at a party before Oscars, she told supporters that she Will not declare his intentions by the end of summer.

Uncertainty about her intentions affects what other hopes can do in the meantime, such as raising money from the campaign. Great democratic costs, such as alliances, the entertainment industry and the silicone valley, are also waiting, they do not engage in commitment to other candidates until Harris decides.

It is also obvious that smaller candidates, these little known and missing deep pocket support, with the former state-owned leader Tony Atkins, the state chief of schools Tony Thurmond and the former state controller Betty Yes, will probably be dropped if Harris is running.

But what about those who, in the absence of Harris, would be credible graduates, such as Lieutenant Eleni Kunalakis, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaregosa, Congress member Katie Porter, and recently former prosecutor Xavier Bessra?

Kounalakis and Porter rejected hints that they would postpone to Harris, but Villaraigosa said that Becerra would still be running by announcing his candidacy this week, he said he remained in it.

The top two primary systems of the country play a significant role in how the field is eventually formed. Although the polls show that Harris would be the gable In the primary June, another Democrat may hope to finish second and thus qualify for run -off in November, in which Republican and independent voters can be decisive.

However, a crowded democratic field that will fragmented democratic chief voters will also increase the likelihood of a Republican, such as Riverside Sheriff Chad Biancowill finish second.

This situation, as last elections has shown, gives a huge advantage to the democratic nominee for winning the governor, given the registration of state democratic voters.

We saw this scenario last year when Congressman Adam Shif indirectly helped Republican Steve Garvey finished second in the main match for the US Senate, freezing Katie Porter. This can happen to her again next year if she remains in the race with governors and Harris’s campaign imitates the tactics of Schiff to help Bianco or some other republican end.

The outflow between Harris and another Democrat may be a test of her campaign’s ability after stumbling badly at her candidacy for the presidency and again last year after being eavesdropped by Democratic leaders to take on Donald Trump after they forced Joe Biden from the candidate.

California voters were in a Reasonable mood from late, Concerned about the ever -increasing costs of living, especially the housing, the seemingly insoluble crisis of homelessness and crime of the state. Last year’s passing Proposal 36A measure of destruction of criminals, despite the opposition of governor Gavin Newm and other democratic leaders, is one of the fact that it is an indication of the acidic mood of the voters.

A democratic candidate who operates this anger and appealed to Republican and independent voters can campaign against Harris – if he decides to run.

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