Watch Now: Why We'll Be COMPETITIVE Against Kamala Harris on JENarational Change
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In a powerful appearance on Jenarational Change, Dr. Butch Ware breaks down why his 2026 run for California governor under the Green Party is competitive. And if Kamala Harris joins the race, it might just be the best thing that could happen to his campaign.
The Duopoly is cracking
Dr. Ware doesn’t mince words about the state of U.S. politics. He calls the two-party system a “political theater facade,” pointing out that both Democrats and Republicans serve the same corporate interests — from defense contractors to healthcare lobbyists.
Harris, in his view, represents the peak of that emptiness: a political brand with no depth, packaged and pushed by media, but fundamentally disconnected from working people.
Populism, Not ‘Leftism’
Rather than label his agenda "leftist," Dr. Ware reframes it as progressive populism — common-sense policies supported by the majority of Californians: Medicare for All, affordable housing, and real structural reform.
“In any other part of the civilized world, these aren’t left policies — they’re just normal.”
This reframing challenges the Democratic establishment, which he claims now stands further right than Ronald Reagan.
Fundraising Power They Didn’t See Coming
Ware outlines a key ingredient to his campaign’s competitiveness: massive untapped fundraising potential from the Muslim community.
“We raised $1 million in a single night — at a non-political fundraiser.”
His deep ties with mosques across California and nationwide offer a disciplined, generous donor base — one that helped him and Dr. Jill Stein secure 53% of the Muslim vote nationally in the previous election.
“This is the biggest political shift in any ethnic or religious group since Black voters moved to FDR’s camp.”
A Real Threat to the Establishment
If Kamala Harris clears the Democratic primary field, Ware sees it as an opportunity.
“ Let me anywhere near a debate stage with her — and I like my odds.”
His strategy combines funding, populism, and authenticity — especially with voters disillusioned by media manipulation, policy stagnation, and the Democratic Party’s rightward drift.
Building What Comes Next
Dr. Ware sees California as a proving ground for 2028 and beyond — both for the Green Party and for a new coalition he calls the “Red, Black, and Green Party.”
He’s already tapped into grassroots networks, including street organizers, cultural workers, and faith leaders — combining strategic fundraising with movement power.
“We’ve shown for decades we can raise money for mosques. Now the question is: what has it gotten us if they still kill us with impunity — and expect us to vote for them?”
Dr. Ware is running to awaken. With integrity, strategy, and conviction, he offers California a real alternative. And this time, it may actually win.
Watch the full interview.
