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Harris Sharpens Message, Expands Tour to Keep 2028 Option Open

An edgier DNC speech drew a warm reception, reinforcing her viability.

Overview

  • Harris extended her '107 Days' book tour into early 2026 with stops in South Carolina and majority-Black cities including Detroit, Jackson, Memphis and Montgomery.
  • At the DNC winter meeting in Los Angeles, she criticized both parties and framed President Trump as a symptom of broader systemic failures, marking a notable rhetorical shift.
  • She and Doug Emhoff mingled with national and state party officials during the DNC gathering, where multiple attendees described her reception as enthusiastic.
  • Polling cited by Axios places Harris at or near the top of early 2028 Democratic primary surveys, with particularly strong backing among Black voters, though state-level results vary.
  • A Harris spokesperson said she will help efforts to win back congressional majorities in 2026, as other Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker stepped up their own party activity and fundraising.