Greg Stanton, the Governor of California, recently announced that he will decide not to enter the race if Kamala Harris runs for the 2028 presidential election. Stanton said in an interview broadcast on CNN on Monday, "If she (Harris) runs, I will not participate."
Stanton's Political Analysis
Stanton further explained that competing against Harris, who is also a Democrat and a Californian, could be seen as an "electoral gift" for other competitors. He said, "They will enjoy this competition. It's a kind of mutual destruction that serves no larger purpose. Why should I do this if I have no larger goal in mind? There is no benefit in this."
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Background and Impacts
Greg Stanton, who has not yet run for president, pointed out that Harris has participated in the 2020 and 2024 elections, and this could be seen as a reason for his decision not to enter the race. He added, "This is a good reason that can be presented. This is objectively true." Stanton also noted that the common ground between them is very close, and he is aware of Harris's supporter base and her friends. He stated, "I do not want to do this to the people."
Kamala Harris's office quickly did not respond to media requests for comments regarding Stanton's statements. Additionally, Stanton's office also did not respond to further requests for comments about his interview with CNN.
These statements by Stanton come at a time when the political climate in the U.S. is heavily influenced by electoral competitions, and the possibility of Harris running for the upcoming election still exists. Given Harris's background and political experience, this could have wide-ranging impacts on Democrats and also on electoral competitions.
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