Reports suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris is already laying the groundwork for another run at the presidency in 2028, despite her recent defeat in the 2024 election. It seems that losing by a significant margin hasn’t dampened her ambition or desire to continue occupying spaces traditionally meant for those actually qualified. Instead, she’s allegedly planning to bounce back, possibly eyeing a 2026 run for the California governorship or another presidential attempt in two election cycles.
Harris’s team insists that they are committed to “staying in the fight,” which in political speak likely translates to figuring out how to keep dining at the taxpayer-funded buffet. The Vice President took some time off in Hawaii—it must be nice to take a holiday after an election loss, especially a loss as brutal as hers. Upon her return, speculation buzzes like a swarm of pesky bees, but not the productive kind; more like the kind that brings frustration and discomfort to anyone who gets too close.
They really think Kamala Harris has a chance to win in 2028.
Saw someone say it would be a “generational comeback” 😂
They’re going to run on something dumb like MAKA – make America kind again or some foolishness.
— SHAUN (@speakerofjungle) November 27, 2024
The 2026 gubernatorial race seems to be her most viable option to regain political traction, with California Governor Gavin Newsom poised to exit stage left due to term limits. It’s worth noting that, despite her lackluster performance on the national stage, Harris could find herself succeeding in California. After all, a state where radical leftist policies reign supreme often rewards the truly bizarre.
Looking ahead to 2028, the political landscape becomes even more precarious for Harris. She would have to contend not only with her own subpar record—including her catastrophic 2020 presidential bid where she dropped out before even making it through the Iowa caucus—but also with other formidable Democrat challengers like Newsom, leading to what could turn into quite the circus. The competition among far-left presidential hopefuls could very well resemble a reality show gone awry, with everyone vying for the spotlight while trying to out-scream each other about who cares more for the radical agenda.
However, even those with the strongest belief in her political prowess recognize her popularity, or lack thereof, is a significant hurdle. Critics point out that she generated more skepticism than support during her previous campaigns, meaning a potential resurgence in 2028 could be met with more eye rolls than applause. The Democratic National Committee’s sneaky maneuvering to avoid primaries bolstered her nomination, but those tactics may not work as smoothly next time around. The idea of a Harris comeback could invoke a collective gasp of horror among Democrats still nursing their wounds from the recent election results.
With whispers of her ambitions swirling like a political tornado, it remains to be seen whether she can clean up her image enough to even consider a legitimate shot at the presidency again. If the Democrats are truly terrified of a Harris comeback, it reveals a desperation within the party that is hard to ignore—embodying a true clash of personal ambition against the realities of political support.