Former Vice President Kamala Harris is signaling that she intends to keep her political prospects alive as she eyes a potential 2028 presidential campaign, even as some Democratic donors and party leaders voice concerns about her electability and strategy, according to Axios.
After a quieter stretch earlier in 2025, Harris has increased her public visibility, using a 2024-focused book tour and speeches to lay the groundwork for a future bid. She recently spoke at the United Farm Workers gala in Los Angeles, where she received a warm reception, and is scheduled for other public appearances that appear aimed at building her national profile.
Despite the push, some Democratic insiders and donors remain wary. Questions have been raised about her performance as the 2024 nominee, long campaign debt, and whether she can unify the party’s fundraising base ahead of a contested primary season. Early polls of a potential 2028 field show California Governor Gavin Newsom as a strong contender, though Morning Consult polling has consistently placed Harris near the top of the pack.
Harris’s spokesperson, Kirsten Allen, said she plans to continue engaging with voters and shaping her vision of leadership, even as she meets skepticism from some within her own party.
The developments highlight early dynamics in the Democratic Party as it begins to look past the 2024 defeat and toward the 2028 election cycle.
