Aug. 2, 2025 7 AM PT
To the editor: I’m sorry former Vice President Kamala Harris determined to not run for governor of California (“Kamala Harris says she is not running for California governor,” July 30). She is the one Democrat who has the whole bundle to guard California’s future. Harris has the character; the state, native and nationwide political abilities; and the required expertise, experience and management to battle President Trump and the techniques he’s making an attempt to make use of to get California to bend the knee.
Harris is a statesman revered by leaders world wide, the place character, belief, integrity, reality and dedication matter. And in her presidential bid to steer the nation, she had a strong home agenda that Trump dismissed with lies about his personal skills.
California wants “Gov. Harris,” a governor who would learn about our struggles with the homelessness disaster, excessive home-buying prices, excessive prices of dwelling and methods to defend our economic system and other people from being attacked by the Trump administration. Hopefully, Harris will rethink her determination to not run for governor and acknowledge her management is important right here.
Donald Peppars, Pomona
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To the editor: Harris has nothing to show to anybody. Her file speaks for itself. She served California with distinction as lawyer basic and senator. Her service as vice chairman of the USA has solely amplified that affect on a nationwide and world scale.
Hypothesis or political noise, the reality is evident: She’s already made historical past and extra importantly, she’s made a distinction. She ran an inspiring marketing campaign for president and the lots are actually realizing the form of management we missed. No matter her subsequent steps could also be, her voice, expertise and advocacy are wanted and appreciated.
Conrad Angel Corral, Cathedral Metropolis
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To the editor: It was mildly stunning to notice that Harris is not going to search the California governor’s seat. One would have thought she would see it as a stepping stone to the presidency. However on the entrance web page of the California part, the obvious purpose involves mild with a narrative about how a 2026 governorship would intervene with the timeline for the following presidential nomination cycle (“By scrapping bid for California governor, Harris boosts White House prospects — if she runs,” July 30).
Columnist Mark Z. Barabak posits that she wouldn’t need to enter the presidential cycle as a sitting governor if she received. Actually? As Barabak factors out, different governors have.
The Democrats can be insane to even contemplate her for his or her nomination after the outcomes of the 2024 election. However don’t underestimate them.
Joseph A. Lea, Mission Viejo
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To the editor: Two phrases for Harris relating to her choice to run for president: please don’t (“Run for president? Start a podcast? Tackle AI? Kamala Harris’ options are wide open,” July 31). We want new management, somebody who can exhibit understanding and empathy for each events in addition to providing options that meet a greater variety of wants. A response to the present administration isn’t what’s wanted. A brand new imaginative and prescient that features each events is.
Dan Brumer, Encino
