Axelrod: Harris ‘setting herself up’ for 2028 presidential run
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 01 – Kamala Harris ruled out the 2026 California governor race to focus on her political future and new book, with polls showing her as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
- On Wednesday, Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor in 2026, leaving open a White House bid.
- In recent months, Harris announced she has given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor, but she decided against running in this election.
- Analyzing her prospects, Axelrod argued Harris is setting herself up for a 2028 run, with polls favoring her for the Democratic primary.
- Thursday, Harris announced her book 107 Days about her 2024 campaign and is set for a post-election interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Looking ahead to 2028, analysts note a June Emerson College poll showed Harris at 13%, Buttigieg at 16%, and 23% undecided.
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