Kamala Harris pushes DNC to release 2024 campaign autopsy as 2028 buzz grows

WASHINGTON, DC: Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly telling donors and allies that she has no problem with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) releasing its internal review of the party’s failed 2024 campaign, as speculation around her political future continues to build.

Harris, who lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, is said to believe the report should be made public even as top Democrats continue debating whether reopening old wounds could further divide the party ahead of 2028.

Kamala Harris keeps focus on the future

According to a person familiar with the conversations, Harris did not know DNC Chairman Ken Martin had decided to keep the autopsy report private until after the decision was already made.

The issue has quietly become a major point of tension inside the Democratic Party, especially as Harris weighs whether she wants to make another White House run.

Even as discussions around the failed 2024 campaign continue inside Democratic circles, Harris has been actively staying involved in politics.

She has traveled across the country, delivered speeches to state parties, and continued conversations with Democratic leaders while shaping what could become a future policy platform.

Last month, Harris publicly admitted at a National Action Network event in New York that she is “thinking about” another presidential campaign.

Privately, she has also been seeking advice from close allies and longtime party figures about what direction she should take next. One of those conversations reportedly included Rev Al Sharpton, who advised Harris to carefully weigh the risks of another White House bid. 

He reportedly said that her legacy was already secure after becoming the first woman and the first woman of color elected vice president. But Sharpton also warned that another loss could change how her political career is remembered.

“She is being encouraged to run by a lot of people around her and by a lot of people around the country,” Sharpton said during a telephone interview. “She is definitely getting a lot of push, and I think it will ultimately impact her decision.”

Kamala Harris still leads early 2028 polls despite Democratic doubts

Despite losing to Trump in 2024 by an electoral vote margin of 312-226 and a popular vote gap of 1.5 percentage points, Harris still remains one of the biggest names inside the Democratic Party.

Early polling for potential 2028 candidates has consistently shown Harris leading the field for months, though some strategists believe her advantage may largely come from national name recognition.

Harris also continues to maintain a strong fundraising network that helped the DNC pay off debt tied to her 2024 campaign. 

She recently completed a 33-stop tour promoting her bestselling book, '107 Days', which focused on the election and brought her to several key Democratic communities, including Southern cities with large Black populations.

Still, not everyone inside the party is convinced Harris should run again.

Some Democratic insiders reportedly believe she carries too much baggage from the Biden-Harris administration and argue that she already had her opportunity against Trump despite heavily outspending him.

Others inside the party remain frustrated over the administration’s support for Israel and Harris’ handling of Gaza-related concerns during the campaign.

Kamala Harris is working to 'keep relationships warm on all levels'

People close to Harris say she has not fully committed to another presidential campaign but also has not closed the door on one.

“She’s working to keep relationships warm on all levels,” a former adviser said.

At the same time, Harris has also been making personal decisions that some political strategists may not view as ideal ahead of a possible campaign.

She recently purchased an $8 million home in Malibu, California, a move some Democrats privately believe could clash with voter concerns about wealth and elite lifestyles.