Many ex-aides to Harris betting against a 2028 run
Many of those who know Kamala Harris best think she ultimately won't run for the White House in 2028. Why it matters: What the former vice president decides to do is one of the biggest X factors in the next presidential contest: Early polls suggest Harris is the frontrunner to be the Democratic nominee, and if she opted out, it would scramble the primary. Zoom in: Over the past year, a…
Former aides to Vice President Kamala Harris are expressing doubts about her prospects of running for president in 2028. Early polls indicate Harris is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, but her current activities raise questions about her intentions. Former aides, surrogates, and donors have told Axios they believe she likely won't run again, arguing her recent actions signal she's more focused on maintaining influence than launching a campaign.
These stakeholders include high-dollar donors who remain upset over Harris' 2020 loss and are supporting other potential candidates. Former aides argue she's not acting like a candidate, with her recent moves such as campaigning for midterms, podcast appearances, and writing a book potentially masking her true plans. One former aide stated she's a "methodical decision-maker" who would weigh the moment she's in, while another noted she's "keeping the door open" but is more focused on midterms. Despite her doubts, some insiders still believe Harris is a strong potential candidate.
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