Kamala Harris may yet be the Democratic nominee in 2028.

Kamala Harris is topping some new polls of Democratic White House contenders, a sign the former vice president and 2024 presidential nominee has staying power despite her defeat to President Trump.

It’s a reality that flies in the face of some of the talk after that race, in which Democrats talked about turning the page, with some calling for the party to move on from a stale playbook and to look for new leaders.

A poll from Focaldata released last week is the most recent 2028 Democratic poll. It found that 39 percent of registered voters said they would support Harris if she ran. The poll said 21 percent of those surveyed would support California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed by 10 percent for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).

The survey also showed that 82 percent of voters who backed Harris in 2024 held a favorable opinion of her, while 8 percent held an unfavorable view. A Tavern Research/Searchlight Institute survey out last month also showed that 90 percent of Democratic likely voters had a favorable view of the former vice president.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5745861-democratic-contenders-poll-results/

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

If Harris wins the primary and becomes the Dems candidate I'll certainly vote for her. But I worry about her electability. I doubt a women with a brown complexion can become president in present day America. Too many bigoted, frightened people.

Gavin Newsome, or Tim Waltz would be a far more electible choice.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@badminton Sadly I agree with you.

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@badminton

Newsom is certainly electable and if the Dems win the House because of his redistricting initiative he will certainly win gratitude among Democratic voters.

Walz was a disappointment as Harris' running mate. He was also too polite in the debate with JD Vance. And when you are trying to make a contrast, agreeing with Vance on issues was not at all helpful.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@beckyromero Vance played him. Vance acted very civil and took Waltz off guard. It become way to agreeable. I don't think he will make that mistake again. I agree, I thought he was going to be Harris' pitbull but the debate disappointed me.