Overview

• Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly considers running for president in 2028 or governor of California in 2026, though no formal plans have been announced.
• Harris's 2024 campaign ended in a decisive defeat, losing all swing states and trailing Donald Trump by 312-226 in the Electoral College and over 2 million popular votes.
• Critics within the Democratic Party attribute Harris's loss to weak messaging, her alignment with Biden’s unpopular policies, and a failure to connect with key voter concerns like economic and border issues.
• DNC official Lindy Li dismissed Harris's potential 2028 bid as unrealistic, labeling her campaign a 'billion-dollar disaster' and urging the party to address its disconnect with voters.
• While some Democrats defend Harris's leadership, internal party debates highlight divisions over her role in the party's future and broader concerns about the direction of Democratic strategy.