Even Kamala Harris' biggest cheerleader doesn't want her to run for president again

WASHINGTON, DC: With the midterms weeks away, the 2028 presidential field is starting to take shape.

For now, top names surfacing for the presidential race are former Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear from the Democratic Party.

On the other hand, Vice President JD Vance and Sen Ted Cruz are the two names currently surfacing in the political landscape as potential GOP nominees. 

While Vance is widely seen as the GOP front-runner, the confusion on the Democratic side is becoming more evident.

Kamala Harris' husband wants her to skip 2028

Douglas Emhoff has reportedly told people privately that he “would prefer” his wife not run for president again, after her 2024 campaign, launched when Biden withdrew, ended in a defeat to Donald Trump, who won all seven swing states.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, October 9, that Emhoff, 61, “has privately told some people he would prefer she didn’t run.” But people close to them expect him to support her if she decides to run again, the outlet further noted.

The former vice president has yet to decide if she will attempt another presidential campaign.

The Journal also noted that donors have expressed their concerns about another Harris run.

Harris quietly lays groundwork while keeping 2028 open

Harris entered the 2024 presidential race after Joe Biden suddenly dropped out, leaving her just 107 days to campaign. Her candidacy also faced criticism because she had not gone through the primary process.

The Democrat has taken steps that could point to another run, including hiring staff, visiting battleground states and speaking with major donors. However, she has publicly focused on the midterm elections.

Ahead of the November midterm elections, Harris has attended Democratic fundraisers, including private events supporting Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley and Nevada gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford, according to the Journal.

Speaking at a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) event in Michigan in September, Harris said she had yet to decide whether to launch another presidential campaign.

“I have not decided if I’m going to run again,” she said at an event last month. “I do sincerely believe '28 won’t matter if we don’t get through '26.”