She may be out of a job in three weeks, but failed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris isn’t fading from the spotlight, according to her former top adviser. Before leaving Washington, the outgoing vice president will face the unenviable task of presiding over the certification of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who decisively defeated her in last month’s election—a humbling conclusion to her tenure.
However, Harris’s supporters are already laying the groundwork for her political resurgence. On Monday, former adviser Symone Sanders-Townsend confidently stated that Harris “will be back,” signaling that at least some Democrats remain committed to betting on her for a future comeback. During Monday’s edition of Morning Joe on MSNBC, the host offered her prediction, emphasizing that Harris, despite recently turning 60, is still relatively young and poised to join her party’s senior leadership ranks in the years ahead.
“I don’t think the world has seen the last of Vice President Kamala Harris,” said Sanders. “I don’t know how she will show up again, but she is a young politician who garnered over 75 million votes in this election, and she will be back.” Sanders, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, previously served as Bernie Sanders’s national press secretary during his 2016 presidential campaign and later as Kamala Harris’s chief spokesperson and senior advisor until 2021, when she transitioned to her role in cable television.
The crushing election loss has fueled speculation about the soon-to-be former vice president’s political future, with some suggesting she would be a strong contender for governor of California, potentially succeeding Gavin Newsom in 2026. However, reports indicate that Harris may still have her sights set on the Oval Office after Donald Trump’s presidency.
Earlier this month, CNN’s Edward-Isaac Dovere reported that Harris might forgo the “easy layup” of replacing Newsom to take another run at the presidency. Unlike her previous bid, this would likely involve navigating a competitive primary process.
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HAHAHAHAHA. Holy shlit. Kamala Harris is gearing up to run for president in 2028.pic.twitter.com/2yB9bn92xK
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