Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for public office because the system is “broken,” as she reflected on her decision not to pursue a gubernatorial run in California and spoke about what she views as “capitulation” by those tasked with guarding democracy during Donald Trump’s second administration.

There’s a swath of the party that would be glad if Harris doesn’t run in 2028 — or campaign actively in the midterms.

Is it Katie Porter’s race to lose? Is there a new avenue for a strong GOP contender? The former VP is shaping the race by not joining it.