Speculation about Kamala Harris’ plans — and whether she will run for president again — ratcheted up after she announced Wednesday that she is not running for California governor.

Experts in political leadership, influence and power said she will almost certainly try to reclaim a national profile, and has many options for doing so.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris closed a big door when she announced Wednesday that she would not run for California governor. But she left open a heap of others.

Departing presidents, vice presidents, first ladies and failed presidential candidates have pursued a wide variety of paths in the past. Empowered with name recognition and influence but with no official role to fill, they possess the freedom to choose their next adventure.

Al Gore took up a ca

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