Willie Brown Warns Kamala Harris Faces Difficult California Governor Race

Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco and political mentor to Vice President Kamala Harris, has expressed doubts about her chances of winning the 2026 California governor race, suggesting she may not be the right fit for the executive role. Brown emphasized Harris's strengths lie more in the legal arena, proposing that she might have been better suited as attorney general or even as a Supreme Court justice, rather than vice president. He noted the highly competitive field for governor, highlighting candidates like businessman Rick Caruso as having strong executive potential. Brown revealed he advised Harris against accepting the vice presidency in 2020, recommending she pursue the attorney general position instead, advice she apparently did not take. Despite his criticisms, Brown acknowledged Harris's boldness, toughness, and intelligence, suggesting she could succeed if she effectively harnessed her talents. His comments reflect a broader skepticism about Harris's fit for California's top executive position amid a crowded and talented field.