Kamala Harris declines California run – could she try again for the White House?

Former vice-president signals intent to become key force in Democrats' rebuild but leaves open possibility of future run

Following a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Kamal Harris returned home to California in January with a decision to make about her political future: to enter the race for governor, or not.

As she deliberated privately, the Democratic party was grappling publicly with a new political reality - one entirely reshaped by her defeat in last year's presidential election.