In a candid interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for Governor of California, citing a “broken” political system.
Harris expressed disillusionment with the current state of democracy, stating, “For now, I don’t wanna go back in the system. I think it’s broken.”
While acknowledging the dedication of public servants like teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses, and scientists, Harris voiced concerns about the fragility of democratic systems.
“I always believed that, as fragile as our democracy is, our systems would be strong enough to defend our most fundamental principles. And I think right now that they’re not as strong as they need to be,” she said.
Instead of pursuing elected office, Harris plans to travel the country and listen to people in a non-transactional way, without seeking votes.
When Colbert described her assessment of the system as “harrowing,” Harris agreed, saying, “But it’s also evident, isn’t it? And it is.”
However, she emphasized her commitment to staying engaged, declaring, “It doesn’t mean we give up. No. Absolutely not. I am always going to be part of the fight.” While Harris ruled out running for governor, she left open the possibility of a 2028 presidential bid.
