Former Vice President Kamala Harris is signaling to Democratic Party leaders and potential rivals that she intends to keep the option of another presidential campaign open, according to a new report, despite her decisive loss in the 2024 election to President Donald Trump, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.
Axios reported that Harris has “made clear to potential 2028 rivals that she’s working to keep another White House campaign viable,” even as concerns persist among Democratic donors and party officials about her electoral prospects.
The report notes that Harris remains at or near the top of early polling for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.
Despite skepticism within party leadership circles, Harris continues to draw significant support from Black voters, a key constituency in Democratic primary contests.
According to Axios, Harris’ standing in early polls and her base of support have kept her in contention as Democrats begin quietly positioning for the next election cycle.
After maintaining a relatively low profile earlier this year, Harris has reemerged publicly through a book tour focused on the 2024 campaign.
In recent days, she has taken additional steps that Democrats reportedly view as early signals of a renewed national bid.
Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, attended the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting in Los Angeles this week, where they mingled with national party officials and state party leaders.
During a reception on Wednesday evening, DNC Chairman Ken Martin introduced Emhoff as the former second gentleman and joked that he could one day become the first gentleman, according to individuals who heard the remarks.
During the same gathering, Harris delivered remarks to Democratic officials in which she framed herself as a candidate for change and criticized the current political system.
“Both parties have failed to hold the public’s trust,” Harris said. “Government is viewed as fundamentally unable to meet the needs of its people.”
She continued, “People are done with the status quo, and they’re ready to break things to force change.”
“We cannot afford to be nostalgic for a flawed system that failed so many,” Harris added.
The report notes that many within Harris’ political circle attribute her 2024 defeat to former President Joe Biden rather than weaknesses in her own campaign.
Harris has not publicly accepted blame for the loss, and her allies have continued to promote her as a viable national figure.
Earlier this year, Harris declined to pursue a run for governor of California, despite widespread speculation that she would enter the race.
At the time, she issued a statement suggesting she was considering future plans outside of immediate electoral politics.
“For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office,” Harris said in that statement.
“I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.”
According to the latest RealClearPolitics polling average, Harris currently commands approximately 20 percent support among Democratic voters considering a 2028 presidential bid.
That places her second behind California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who leads the field with 26 percent.
While the 2028 election remains years away, Harris’ recent moves and continued polling presence suggest she intends to remain a central figure in Democratic presidential politics.
