Kamala Harris announced she will not run for governor of California, stating that the political system is broken. Despite initial strong polling, she expressed a desire to avoid a transactional relationship with voters. Harris emphasized her commitment to public service, stating she has spent her career serving the people. She acknowledged the importance of being part of the system while advocating for systemic improvements. Instead of running, she plans to focus on traveling across the country to listen to citizens and maintain her involvement in the fight for democratic values.
"Recently, I made the decision that for now I don't want to go back in the system. I think it's broken," Harris said, eliciting gasps from The Late Show's live audience in attendance.
"I love my state, I love California, I've served as elected district attorney, attorney general, and senator. But to be very candid with you, when I was young in my career, I had to defend my decision to become a prosecutor with my family."
"I am a devout public servant. I have spent my entire career in service of the people and I thought a lot about running for governor."
"I would rather spend time traveling the country and listening to people without it being transactional, where I'm asking for their vote."
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