A number of Senate Democrats are treading carefully when it comes to the idea of Kamala Harris launching another presidential bid in 2028, following her loss in the 2024 race.
One senator from the Democratic Party, who chose to remain anonymous, dismissed the notion entirely when asked if Harris should run again. “No,” the senator responded, according to The Hill, adding that the 2024 results sent a clear message from the American people and that Harris should consider moving on from presidential ambitions.
Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who himself ran for the presidency in 2020, said Harris may not be the obvious favorite, even though she currently tops early polls due to widespread name recognition. Still, he acknowledged, “she could add valuable perspective to the political debate.”
Supporters of Harris within the Democratic Party believe her 2024 loss wasn’t necessarily indicative of her true electoral potential. They argue that her campaign was severely constrained, with only a limited window to connect with voters after President Biden withdrew from the race on July 21, leaving her just a few weeks to position herself as the nominee.
Back in March, when asked about her political future, Harris reportedly told Breitbart News, “I am staying in this fight,” signaling her ongoing interest in playing a role on the national stage.
That same month, Morning Consult conducted a poll showing that Harris was currently leading among potential Democratic contenders for the 2028 presidential primary. According to Breitbart News, “The survey asked both Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents who they would support in the 2028 presidential primary, and Harris — who lost handily to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in November — is leading the pack with 36 percent support.”
As speculation grows about future candidates, Harris’s 2024 running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, isn’t ruling out a potential bid for the presidency himself. Speaking candidly, he said, “Look, I never had an ambition to be president or vice president. I was honored to be asked. If I feel I can serve, I will. And if nationally, people are like, ‘Dude we tried you, and look how that worked out,’ I’m good with that.”
{Matzav.com}