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Kamala Harris Won't Cure What Ails the Democratic Party

UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – The Democratic Party faces historic unpopularity with a net favorability 30 points lower than Republicans, reflecting internal divisions and dissatisfaction with leadership, analysts say.

  • Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor, sparking speculation about a White House bid.
  • The Democratic Party faces historic unpopularity, with 63% of Americans viewing it unfavorably, sparking widespread concern.
  • Internal party critics say the Democrats are divided, with centrists criticizing the party's shift toward culture war issues and progressives claiming it isn’t fighting hard enough.
  • The Late Show appearance, hosted by Stephen Colbert, played to Colbert’s ideologically committed audience, highlighting Harris’s outreach limitations.
  • Observers note that her decision to forgo the California governor's race is seen as positioning her for a 2028 presidential bid, with historical precedents suggesting candidates who lose once rarely regain viability.
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Kamala Harris won't cure what ails the Democratic Party

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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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