That may not be where she should be going. I think it’s going to be difficult for her to win that job.”

Slavet described Brown as sharp and engaging despite his age, noting that his advice was striking because of his long history with Harris and his understanding of the California political landscape.

Brown’s Assessment of Harris

According to Slavet, Brown framed Harris as someone whose talents are better suited to the legal world rather than an executive position such as governor. He praised her intellect and courtroom skills but questioned her ability to navigate the sprawling bureaucracy and relentless scrutiny of California’s governorship.

“He talked about her strengths in the legal world, but not as an executive,” Slavet explained. “That was pretty stunning because this is a guy who