Democrats Divided On Kamala Again
Kamala Harris is again being mentioned as a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, but new reporting suggests her own party is far from united behind her.
According to Axios, Democratic leaders and major donors remain split over whether Harris should run again after her loss in the 2024 election. While some loyal supporters believe she still has a future at the top of the ticket, others privately question her ability to win a national race.
Those doubts center on two major issues: her defeat in 2024 and her close association with the Biden administration, which many Democrats believe voters have already rejected.
Behind-the-Scenes Questions Raise Eyebrows
Further complicating Harris’ prospects, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro revealed in his forthcoming memoir that Harris’ 2024 vetting team asked him whether he had ever acted as an “agent of the Israeli government.”
Shapiro reportedly described the question as offensive and inappropriate, shedding new light on internal campaign dynamics that some Democrats now view as politically damaging.
The revelation has added to concerns about how the 2024 campaign was managed and whether similar missteps could resurface if Harris runs again.
Staying Visible, But Not Declaring
Harris became the Democratic nominee in 2024 after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race late in the election cycle. Since then, she has remained active in public life, largely through an extended book tour promoting her memoir, 107 Days.
The book details her short and chaotic presidential campaign and has taken her across the South and other key regions.
Political observers note that these appearances resemble early campaign groundwork. Harris continues to engage audiences, maintain media coverage, and keep her national profile intact.
However, as of January 2026, she has not formally announced a campaign for any office — including the 2028 presidential race.
“I’m Not Done,” Harris Says
Despite the uncertainty, Harris has made clear she is not closing the door on another run.
In an interview last fall, she said, “I’m not done,” adding that public service has defined her entire career.
Still, many Democratic lawmakers remain skeptical. Several reportedly believe Harris will ultimately decide against running again, citing lingering voter fatigue and the political baggage of the Biden years.
One senior Democrat told Axios bluntly: “Kamala hasn’t accepted she’s not running yet.”
Polls Show a Tight Democratic Field
Recent polling suggests Democratic voters themselves are divided.
An average of recent 2028 Democratic primary polls shows Harris narrowly trailing California Governor Gavin Newsom, with less than a one-point gap separating the two.
Pollster Cornell Belcher, who previously worked on Barack Obama’s campaigns, told Axios that Harris continues to perform strongly among Black voters — a critical bloc in early Southern primary states.
“If you can’t compete with Harris among Black voters, you can’t win the South,” Belcher said.
A Party Still Searching for Direction
For now, Harris remains a major figure in Democratic politics — but not a consensus choice.
As Democrats look toward 2028, the ongoing debate over Harris highlights a party still struggling to define its future, its leadership, and its path back to national victory.
Whether Harris becomes the nominee again — or fades from contention — may depend less on polling and more on whether Democrats believe the past can still sell in a political climate demanding change.
