California Governor Race Shifts as Kamala Harris Steps Aside, Exposing Democratic Vulnerabilities

California’s battle for its next governor just entered a critical new phase with former Vice President Kamala Harris officially stepping out of the race. Once viewed as the presumptive favorite, her departure now forces Democrats to scramble and voters to reconsider the future leadership of a state grappling with escalating economic pressures and political fatigue. Why Does Harris’ Withdrawal Matter for California and America? Harris’ decision removes the biggest star from a contest that had been stalled by uncertainty. Without her candidacy, what was shaping up to be another predictable Democratic coronation has transformed into a true open race—perhaps the...