New polling data has revealed that California’s policy influencers are expressing a lackluster response to Kamala Harris’s potential run for governor.
The newly released survey was conducted among California voters and policy insiders, Fox News reported.
It reveals a stark division in enthusiasm for Harris, suggesting a challenging path if she decides to enter the gubernatorial race.
The survey, a collaboration between Politico and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center, highlights the mixed reactions of different demographic groups toward Harris’s potential candidacy.
Although Harris has not officially declared her candidacy for the California governorship, she continues to be a notable figure on the political stage.
Last year, Harris positioned herself as the Democrat nominee in the 2024 presidential race following former President Joe Biden’s exit.
Among the general populace of registered California voters surveyed, there appears to be a relatively favorable outlook toward Harris’s potential candidacy.
Approximately one-third of these voters expressed feelings of “joy” should she decide to pursue the state’s top executive position.
However, this sentiment is not echoed to the same extent by the state’s policy influencers.
For policy insiders, the reaction is less enthusiastic, with thirty-six percent expressing a complete lack of excitement about Harris making a