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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kamala Harris Is Ready To Put Her 'Boots On The Ground'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined political content creator Kenneth Walden in one of the internet's latest dance trends. Walden, who operates under the handle 2rawtooreal on Instagram and 2rawtooreal2 on TikTok, welcomed the 60-year-old to open up on how she maintains her 'Black joy.' 'I have a husband who is here right now,' she elaborated from behind the scenes at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala at the Palace Hotel on Wednesday (April 30) in San Francisco. 'And, an incredible circle of friends who are family, and family. And, I think it's just important to be with those people who love you and care about you, and get you.' The moment continued with 2rawtooreal teaching Harris the popular line dance that accompanies the 2024 'Boots On The Ground' song by 803Fresh. After making sure he knows she is serious, the Howard University graduate gets a personal tutorial on each step. The event marked Harris' grand return to the political scene after taking a hiatus following her presidential election defeat. Not only did she put her 'Boots On The Ground' at the gala, the California native delivered her first major public message since exiting the White House and used the opportunity to slam President Donald Trump's actions as Commander in Chief. 'Some people are describing what's been happening in recent months as absolute chaos. And of course I understand why. It's certainly true of those tariffs. Tariffs that — as I predicted — are clearly inviting a recession,' Harris exclaimed while giving the keynote address at a gala for Emerge America in San Francisco, per NPR. 'That is a crisis that will eventually impact everyone, because it would mean that the rules that protect our fundamental rights and freedoms, that ensure each of us has a say about how our government works, will no longer matter.' Harris ended with, 'Things are probably going to get worse before they get better.' More from Kamala Harris Reportedly Considering Running For California Governor Kamala Harris Honored With Chairman's Prize At NAACP Image Awards Kanye West Apologizes To Kamala Harris' Kids After Deleting Sexual Tweet
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris Reportedly Considering Running For California Governor
Kamala Harris is reportedly returning to state politics as she eyes the top role. According to Politico, the former vice president is seriously considering contending for the role of California governor. The outlet reported that while at a pre-Oscar party, the California native was asked about running for the position. She responded that she had given herself a deadline to make the decision. Per The Guardian, term limits prevent current Governor Gavin Newsom from running again in 2026. The outlet noted a recent survey was conducted for Emerson College Polling, where 57% of voters were prepared to vote for Harris as governor. 'If [former] Vice-president Harris enters the Democratic primary, she would start as the clear favorite. Without Harris in the race, the primary is wide open,' detailed Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling. According to Politico, Harris has repeatedly shared the message 'I am staying in this fight,' with supporters in private phone calls and gatherings. 'Her name recognition, her favorables, her ability to run a successful campaign would have the impact of clearing the field on the Democratic side,' explained State Attorney General Rob Bonta to Politico. He will not run for governor partially due to the likelihood of a Harris campaign. 'If anyone wants to stay in, will I tell them, 'You should leave because she's clearing the field?' Absolutely not. They can run. I think they'll lose, and I will support her.' Last month, Harris was honored with the Chairman's Prize at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. 'While we have no illusions about what we are up against in this chapter in our American story, this chapter will be written not simply by whoever occupies the oval office nor by the wealthiest among us. The American story will be written by you. Written by us. By we the people,' she exclaimed in her acceptance speech. Watch the moment below. More from Kamala Harris Honored With Chairman's Prize At NAACP Image Awards Kanye West Apologizes To Kamala Harris' Kids After Deleting Sexual Tweet Stephen A. Smith Admits To Feeling Like "A Damn Fool" After Voting For Kamala Harris
