Kamala Harris called the ‘obvious’ 2028 frontrunner by Democratic aides
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is a “pretty clear” frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, multiple Democratic aides and strategists suggested Monday.
New York Magazine’s Intelligencer He spoke with several Harris aides about her potential chances if she chooses to enter the race following her defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
Despite her loss, some anonymous Democratic supporters believe Harris has an edge over other party candidates due to her name recognition and recent public appearances, according to the report.
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Several Democratic aides and strategists spoke to the Intelligencer about the possibility of former Vice President Kamala Harris running for president again in 2028. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“He’s first in line. It’s pretty obvious he’s being followed wherever he goes,” a former aide said. “And I don’t want to upset any narrative that any of the other candidates are pushing, but he comes in with 99 percent name ID and everyone else is going to have to raise money and buy it.”
“He’s looking for where the wave will go and is determined to ride it,” another supporter said. “His mentality was that I had to win and I was going to do it my way because my way would win and it was all these advisors that told me to take this position or that position and it was their fault.”
While some worry that Harris could be bogged down by her past support for the Biden administration and controversial viewpoints, others have suggested that voters will be more forgiving of the former vice president after the second Trump administration.
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“Look how quickly voters forgot about Trump’s first term,” said an anonymous Democratic official. “People have short attention spans and short memories, and for all the criticism that might be leveled at Biden today, who knows what they will be thinking 12 or 16 months from now.”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has signaled the possibility of running again in 2028. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
But not everyone who spoke to the Intelligencer was optimistic about Harris’ chances or whether she would run again in 2028. A New York donor has expressed doubts that he can convince major donors that he can win the White House.
“I hope he gets the nomination,” Democratic strategist Alex Hoffman said. “Because then he’ll lose and we’ll never have to hear from him again. He’ll never win an election on a national scale. Never.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Harris’ office for comment.
Harris has repeatedly said she is open to the idea of running for president again and has appeared on the stage in several key states over the past year.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez., D.N.Y. he is also considering a possible 2028 presidential run. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
“It could happen. I can do it. I’m thinking about it… I’ll keep you posted,” Harris said at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Meeting in April.
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The Intelligencer’s report comes amid speculation that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) may launch her 2028 presidential campaign; It’s an idea his New York representative teased last month.
