Senate Democrats are reportedly divided over whether former Vice President Kamala Harris should pursue another presidential run in 2028 after her decisive loss to Donald Trump in all seven battleground states, but many are not ruling out the possibility.
First reported by The Hill, some senators, speaking anonymously, believe Harris should abandon further executive ambitions, with one remarking that “she had her chance, the American people delivered their verdict, and she should move on.”
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However, others within the party note her high name recognition and think she could be a vailable option. Senator John Hickenlooper, for example, described Harris as not necessarily a frontrunner but acknowledged she could shape party priorities and national conversations in the coming months, describing her as a candidate who brings “valuable perspective to the political debate.”
“What’s going to happen over the next six to 18 months is going to be lots of Democrats having lots of different opinions about what our priorities should be. What are the values we have to put first?” he told the outlet. “I think she will have a valuable perspective on that.”
“I think she’s a potential candidate,” said Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “There were a good many reasons that she lost, some beyond her control. But she’s a strikingly attractive and effective candidate and public official…The question would be whether she’s the best candidate, and there will be a lot of debate about that question.”
Polls indicate Harris currently leads the field of potential Democratic candidates for 2028, though skepticism remains about her viability given her recent defeat.
Harris is also considering other political options, such as running for governor of California in 2026. Despite mixed opinions, the absence of a clear alternative candidate keeps her prospects open within the party.
Connor Walcott is the lead writer for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X and look for him on VT’s “The Unusual Suspects.”
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