Democrats Cast Harris as 2028 Frontrunner With 99% Name ID

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 21

Multiple Democratic aides and strategists told New York Magazine's Intelligencer that Kamala Harris is the "fairly obvious" early favorite for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
99% name recognition and a year of appearances in key swing states underpin that view, with supporters arguing Harris would start ahead of rivals who still need to build donor networks and national profiles.
Some Democrats still see liabilities from Harris' 2024 loss, her ties to the Biden administration and past policy positions, while one donor questioned whether major contributors would back another White House bid.
Harris has signaled she may run again—saying in April, "I might"—as early 2028 speculation also expands to other Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.