Staff ReportsVice President Kamala Harris seems to have gotten the memo that political careers don’t just end with a few defeats, especially when one’s identity is more linked to the Democratic Party’s elite than to any significant achievements. After her less-than-stellar performance in the 2024 presidential race, where she managed to secure a spot under the collective foot of conservative America, Harris is now reportedly plotting her next political steps rather than heading out the door.
Recent reports suggest that this political figure, who was once hailed as a frontrunner, is keeping her options wide open. This has raised eyebrows and giggles among political commentators. While Harris will soon be holding an extended vacation from public office for the first time in 20 years, insiders claim she has plans to form a new political group. This “organization” will serve as her stage for events and speeches, reminiscent of a political summer camp designed to keep her in the limelight until she decides her next act.
NEW: Politico reports that Kamala Harris is instructing her advisers and allies to keep her political options open. This includes another run for president in 2028 or a run for governor of California in two years: “I am staying in the fight,” she reportedly says.
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Despite a campaign that went up in flames faster than an expired firework, certain Democrats are feverishly trying to convince themselves that Harris still has a shot at 2028. Apparently, her so-called standing and favorability improved during her disastrous run, with some arguing that her name recognition remains a force to be reckoned with among the party faithful. Harris’ pals seem undeterred by the past; after all, that’s the beauty of living in a Democratic echo chamber where reality often takes a back seat.
Polling data makes the claim of Harris’ viability sound alarmingly comical. With 41 percent of Democrat voters allegedly ready to back her in a primary, a look at the company she keeps in this survey reveals a startling observation: she’s leading a pack of candidates just as uninspiring as herself. A few percentage points behind are political titans like Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg—all vying for the front seat in a race that might just be a contest for who can drone on the longest about climate change.
If the ambitious vice president decides to stay, she might have a shot at California’s governorship in 2026. But then again, the specter of having to make decisions without a blueprint looms large. An ex-aide provided a slow-motion appraisal of her decision-making abilities, suggesting Harris takes her time—perhaps too much time—seriously considering every angle, akin to a child who stares at a menu but can’t choose between chicken nuggets and a cheeseburger.
As Harris wades through this muddy political landscape, her potential re-emergence invites skepticism. It’s hard to forget how she stumbled through the last election cycle, failing even to make a dent in her 2020 primary run. Yet, in that thick fog of Democratic optimism, a few still maintain that adversity could somehow make her a stronger candidate. One can only wonder if they’ve been sipping on too many kale smoothies, blurring their judgment as they plan her grand political comeback.
