Kamala Harris should not be 2028 Democratic nominee, liberal columnist argues
A USA Today opinion columnist, Sara Pequeño, argues that Kamala Harris should not be the Democratic nominee in 2028, citing her 2024 election loss and lack of broad public support. Despite Harris's popularity in Democratic primary polls, Pequeño questions her ability to win a general election and lead the party effectively. She urges Democrats to consider other candidates who might have a stronger chance of securing the presidency.
- ▪USA Today opinion writer Sara Pequeño argues Kamala Harris should not be the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee.
- ▪Pequeño cites Harris's 2024 election loss and limited post-election leadership as reasons for skepticism about her 2028 viability.
- ▪Despite leading Democratic primary polls, Harris's odds of becoming the 2028 nominee are listed at just over 9% in betting markets.
- ▪Harris has not ruled out a 2028 run, telling Al Sharpton she 'might' run for president again.
- ▪Pequeño, who voted for Harris in 2024, believes the Democratic Party cannot afford another high-risk nomination.
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Kamala Harris Kamala Harris should not be 2028 Democratic nominee, liberal columnist argues Former VP 'carries baggage' from her 2024 defeat, columnist says By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former Vice President Kamala Harris on a 2028 White House run: 'I’m thinking about it’ Asked by Al Sharpton if she’ll run again for the White House in 2028, former Vice President Kamala Harris says ‘I might. I might.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A liberal columnist for USA Today is urging Democrats not to rally behind former Vice President Kamala Harris for president in 2028.
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