Harris might be leading gubernatorial polls, but does she really want the job?
All of which makes a Harris entry into this key race very much a question mark for the moment.
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Is Newsomâs putative campaign in a bumbling phase?
Newsomâs is a unique strategy, unless heâs merely bumbling along with hopes of becoming the de facto leader of the Trump opposition and the Democratsâ 2028 candidate
Does Kamala Harris care enough about Californiaâs problems to run for governor?
The polls show Kamala Harris holds the approval of about 50 percent of California voters as she heads into a self-assigned summer of decision making about her political future.
Which Republican will consolidate support in the 2026 gubernatorial race?
All this gives the current muddled run for governor the potential for pulling a 2024 and turning into a simple Republican vs. Democrat matchup in November 2026.
Constitutional convention? Why open that Pandoraâs Box?
Itâs best not to confront questions like this at all, since the lack of existing rules could mean that decisions would be made by the loudest among us, rather than...
California university anti-Semitism bans donât go far enough
Itâs easy to see why Santa Cruz has become known to many Jews as strongly anti-Semitic.Â
Some Trump firings thwart his own policy aims
Even if money for jobs and contracts were restored, would anyone return after having the rug pulled from under them?
Question for Newsom recall backers: Why bother?
Even if he wonât formally acknowledge this recall bid until and unless it qualifies for a vote, Newsom would be wise to take it seriously and perhaps even exploit it.
Trump mostly makes nice, but âwar on Californiaâ persists
The open question: How long will this âwar,â which really began almost eight years ago, drag on and how much will it damage Californians?
Decision times begin for newly homeless fire victims
Amid a housing shortage, do they seek a temporary rental or try to buy something in what is fast becoming a sellerâs market?