Will Kamala Harris Run for California Governor? Willie Brown Advises Caution

Willie Brown's Advice on Kamala Harris's Political Future

• 💡 Willie Brown, former San Francisco Mayor and Kamala Harris's mentor, is urging caution regarding her potential run for California Governor.
• 🎯 Brown believes Harris's strengths lie in the legal world, not as an executive, and doubts her ability to win the governorship.
• 📌 He revealed that he advised Harris to turn down the Vice Presidency and instead pursue the role of Attorney General, where he felt she would be a better fit and potentially aim for the Supreme Court.
• ⚠️ Despite this advice, Harris accepted the Vice Presidency, and Brown notes she has not spoken to him since that conversation.

Kamala Harris's National Standing and Future Prospects

• 📊 Recent polling suggests that Kamala Harris's national standing for a potential 2028 presidential run does not look good, according to sources close to her.
• ⚡ With the evaporation of US government support and protection post-Vice Presidency, the question of her next move becomes critical.
• ❓ While California is a Democratic stronghold, it remains uncertain if she genuinely desires to be governor or if she will enter the race, with a decision expected by the end of summer.

Contrasting Views on Leadership and California's Direction

• 🚀 Willie Brown expressed a surprisingly warm view of Rick Caruso, highlighting his strong executive and business background as qualities California needs.
• 🧩 This contrasts with Brown's assessment of Harris and other Democrats, suggesting a preference for fresh leadership with private sector and executive experience from outside traditional politics.

The 'State of Gold' Podcast and California's Challenges

• 🎙️ John Slavit's podcast, 'State of Gold,' aims to restore the 'California dream' by exploring the state's decline due to failed policies.
• 📈 Slavit, a long-time California resident and CEO, highlights the state's current issues, including high unemployment, unaffordability, and a challenging K-12 school system.
• 🔍 The podcast features discussions with experts and political observers on how California arrived at its current state and potential solutions to restore its standing.