Kamala Harris’s Potential 2028 Presidential Bid in Question
Former aides of Kamala Harris, who is a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024, suggest that her decision to run again remains uncertain. Some insiders are leaning towards the idea that she may opt out of the race altogether.
An Axios report released on Sunday gathered insights from eight of Harris’s former aides and advisors, including several senior officials. Among them, five expressed the belief that she will not pursue another campaign, each offering their own reasoning.
One former aide remarked that Harris is currently doing the “bare minimum” to stay relevant in the conversation surrounding the upcoming election. This source pointed out that potential candidates are actively hiring staff, traveling extensively, and expressing clear positions on ongoing political matters.
Another aide suggested that Harris is fully aware of the challenges ahead and the risk of facing another loss for the nomination.
“She’s a realist and an astute political observer, and she knows her candidacy could get bogged down in a 2024 rearview mirror,” they noted.
Financial considerations are also playing a role in this deliberation. Many prominent donors who supported Harris during the 2024 cycle may not wish to see her on the ballot again. Reid Hoffman, a well-known Democrat donor who has invested over $100 million in various campaigns in the last decade, recently commented that if Harris chooses to run again in 2028, she would encounter a “very challenging path.”
Another former staff member highlighted that Harris does not possess an inflated sense of self-importance. This individual mentioned that several people within her team believe she lacks the “sociopathic” mindset that suggests she is destined to be president.
A final reason for the speculation surrounding her potential decision not to run is her recent choice to relinquish control of her @KamalaHQ social media account and the purchase of an $8 million home in Los Angeles. Additionally, her chief aide, Kirsten Allen, has left her team.
Nonetheless, one aide maintains that there is still a possibility she will enter the race, estimating a 55% chance of her candidacy. This staffer countered the notion that fundraising would be a struggle, pointing to her large email donor list.
As of now, Harris has not made any public or private statements regarding her intentions about another presidential run. After initially entering the 2024 race following Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal in July, she launched her campaign just 29 days before the Democratic National Convention (DNC), ultimately securing the nomination through a delegate roll call without participating in a traditional primary election.
