It looks like United States Senator Alex Padilla wants to run for governor in California when Gavin Newsom terms-out in 2026.

When asked directly if he was interested in running for governor, Padilla told Politico, “I love California. I’ve had the honor of serving in many different capacities…I hope to continue to serve … in some capacity for the foreseeable future.”

How do I know he wants to run for governor? Because, according to my politician-to-English app, what Padilla said means, “If I determine I can win, then, sure.”

Padilla’s term in the Senate doesn’t end until 2029, which means he won’t have to give up his day job if he decides to throw his hat into the ring.

All of this leads to the question: Why in the world would someone with a safe seat in the U.S. Senate, complete with

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