Column: Kamala Harris should run for governor -- but only if she wants to solve California's problems
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Kamala Harris could become California's first woman and person of color governor, but she must feel genuine passion for the job rather than seeing it as a consolation prize.
In order for Harris to be a successful governor, she must address critical issues such as homelessness, housing shortages, and crime, rather than viewing them as mundane.
The allure of being president is powerful, but if Harris pursues the governorship, she may close her window for a presidential bid altogether.
Nixon's brief stint in state governance showcases how a loss at the national level does not preclude further political ambition, but Harris must want the role for herself.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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