California Republicans are actively positioning themselves against Kamala Harris in anticipation of her potential run for governor, despite her not yet announcing her candidacy. The former vice president has given herself until late summer to make a decision, but GOP candidates are already launching campaigns focused on what they describe as failed Democratic governance.
According to Politico, conservative pundit Steve Hilton and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco have become early Republican contenders, both using Harris as a focal point of their campaigns and making appearances on Fox News to criticize Democratic leadership in California. The strategy appears to be part of a larger effort to nationalize the governor’s race and attract nationwide attention and funding.
