Democrats turn on Kamala Harris over presidential run as faces ‘real burden’
Some Democrats are expressing concern over Kamala Harris's potential 2028 presidential run, suggesting she should have instead pursued a gubernatorial bid in California. They argue she faces a 'real burden' in explaining her past performance, especially after losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. While Harris remains focused on the national stage, party members worry about her viability as a nominee.
- ▪Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election, with Donald Trump sweeping all seven key battleground states.
- ▪Harris has ruled out running for California governor, despite some Democrats believing it would have been a better political fit.
- ▪Matt Bennett of Third Way and other party figures have voiced skepticism about Harris's ability to win another presidential race.
- ▪Polls from 2025 showed Harris would have been a strong favorite in a California gubernatorial race.
- ▪Several prominent Democrats, including Mark Cuban and unnamed party members, have expressed reluctance to support her potential 2028 presidential bid.
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Politics Democrats turn on Kamala Harris over presidential run as faces ‘real burden’ By Zain Khan Published May 3, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET Democrats are sounding the alarm over Kamala Harris running for president again — saying she should have settled for being California governor. The former vice president has been warned if she enters the 2028 White House race she will face a “real burden” of defending her past failings in DC. 6 Kamala Harris is eyeing a 2028 comeback for president.
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