Kamala Harris Faces Doubts Over Potential 2028 Presidential Bid After 2024 Defeat

Democratic leaders and analysts question Harris's political future following her decisive loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

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.