Democrats divided over Harris's preparation for 2028 bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 09:20 · Archive

Democratic insiders are debating whether Kamala Harris has done enough to reinvent herself since her 2024 defeat.

Nearly two dozen Democratic donors and strategists have told Politico they doubt former Vice President Kamala Harris is positioning herself well for another White House bid in 2028. Longtime Democratic strategist Doug Herman said Harris 'totally blew it' and 'hasn't gotten into the mix.' Former South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges, whose state leads the 2028 Democratic nominating calendar, told Politico, 'I don't see anything different myself. It seems like more of the same to me.'

However, Harris's adviser Maria Cardona, a veteran of Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's administrations and a member of the Democratic National Committee, has fired back at the criticism. Cardona called the Politico story 'infuriating in its silliness' and defended Harris's record of policy proposals and campaign activity. She argued that Harris has already outlined new initiatives, citing proposals for an expanded Supreme Court, lowering the voting age to 16, and making Washington DC and Puerto Rico states as evidence of her efforts to distinguish herself from her unsuccessful 2024 campaign.

How it is being reported

• Kamala Harris faces Democratic doubts over 2028 as allies push back on claims she’s squandered her chanceKamala Harris adviser Maria Cardona fires back at Democratic donors and strategists who say the former vice president blew her chance to reinvent herself.Fox News · 14 Oct, 09:00
• Democrats say Kamala Harris wasted 2026, Politico reportsIs former Vice President Kamala Harris setting herself up well for another White House bid? Almost two dozen Democratic operatives told Politico no. Political strategists Stephanie Valencia and Tiffany Smiley join "The Takeout" with analysis.CBS News · 13 Oct, 23:24

In this story: Kamala Harris · Maria Cardona · Doug Herman · Jim Hodges · Democratic National Committee · United States

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