Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 Presidential Run

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Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris indicated she is considering a third bid for the presidency, stating "Possibly" when asked if she might be the woman her nieces will see as president in their lifetime. Harris has lived a life of service and is open to exploring various ways to continue serving beyond her current endeavors. She has not made a final decision, but her comments suggest she is leaving the door open for a 2028 presidential run.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harris has not yet decided whether to seek the White House for a third time, but her comments suggest she is considering a 2028 presidential run.
  • Harris appeared to bristle when asked about her performance in early polls for the 2028 Democratic primary race, stating she never listens to polls and has always followed her own path.
  • The Democratic Party is engaged in intense conversations about their image and message for the 2028 election, with various figures considering runs, including governors and former officials like Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg.
  • Harris is seen as a complex figure for Democrats, both admired for her historic achievements as the first woman, Black, and Asian American to serve as Vice President, and criticized for her 2024 presidential campaign.
  • Harris's book "107 Days" is in part an effort to deal with the reality of the Biden presidency and the party's loss in 2024, with Harris acknowledging it was "recklessness" to leave Biden to decide whether to run for reelection at age 80.

Statistics:

  • 2028: The potential year of the next Democratic presidential primary election.
  • 2024: The year of the last presidential election, in which Harris's campaign for the presidency ended early.
  • 80: The age of President Joe Biden at the time of his 2024 presidential campaign announcement.
  • $ millions: The amount owed by the Democratic National Committee to Harris's 2020 presidential campaign after it was forced to withdraw.
  • 3: The number of times Harris has run for public office (her first office, her second office, and her 2020 presidential campaign).
  • 5: The number of states with governors considered potential Democratic presidential candidates (California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Kentucky).

Sources:

  • Naftali Bendavid, "Kamala Harris Hints at Possible 2028 Presidential Run in Interview", The New York Times

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  • Kamala Harris, "107 Days" (book), (Exact publication date not specified in the source).
  • NBC News (New York Times source only mentions the interview is part of a tour to promote Harris's book).