Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, in a recent interview, revealed her decision to step away from politics, including declining to run for California governor, citing a belief that the political system is "broken." Despite leading in early polls, Harris expressed concerns about the system's ability to uphold fundamental democratic principles.
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