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Top California Democratic donors are expressing strong dissatisfaction with Kama…

Top California Democratic donors are expressing strong dissatisfaction with Kamala Harris as she considers a 2026 run for governor. Many describe her 2024 presidential campaign as “pathetic” and “traumatizing,” with one major donor calling the situation a “complete s— storm.” Donors feel disillusioned by both Harris and the Democratic Party, citing Biden’s cognitive decline and lack of leadership.

At the California Democratic Party convention, delegates worried Harris might use the governorship merely as a springboard for a 2028 presidential run. Despite quietly reaching out to allies recently, insiders say enthusiasm for her potential gubernatorial bid has sharply waned. As one fundraiser put it: “She still would probably lead, but honestly, no one is incredibly pumped.”