Kamala Harris addresses 2028 bid and whether she runs again
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris (Photo: Getty Images)
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris is considering running for president again in 2028. She has already begun discussing her political plans with supporters, reports Reuters.
Kamala Harris attended a meeting of the National Action Network. This is an influential civil rights organization, and its founder, Reverend Al Sharpton, asked Harris a direct question about her presidential ambitions.
"I might, I might. I'm thinking about it, I'm thinking about it," Harris said, responding to the crowd's support.
She added that she will make a final decision later. Harris wants to ensure that she can best perform the job of president for the American people.
Heavy legacy and new party faces
Reuters notes that Harris has significant experience: she served as a senator and the attorney general of California. However, her presidential campaigns were unsuccessful. In 2020, she dropped out during the primaries. In 2024, she lost to Donald Trump.
Now the Democratic Party is looking for a new path, and polls show people are tired of Trump and previous politicians, the agency emphasizes.
Interestingly, other potential candidates were present at the convention in New York:
- Josh Shapiro — popular governor of Pennsylvania;
- Pete Buttigieg — former Secretary of Transportation;
- JB Pritzker — governor of Illinois.
All of them are considered favorites in the upcoming internal Democratic race. Each has its own strengths and support in key states.
What is the situation with Trump's political rating?
On the eve of the US congressional elections in the fall, Trump and Republicans are rapidly losing political ground. Trump is being hit hard by setbacks in Iran and the massive costs of the war. Democrats are demanding that Trump be removed from power.
At the same time, amid Trump's failures, conservatives have already found a replacement for him. US Vice President JD Vance has become the Republicans' absolute favorite for the presidency.
