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Kamala Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech at Howard University.

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Harris dominates in poll on who Democrats want as president - with AOC in third
Kamala Harris topped a new poll on who Democrats would back in the 2028 presidential primary if it was held today, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in third place.
Despite losing the 2024 election to Donald Trump, the former vice president was backed by 36 percent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters in Morning Consult’s latest poll.
New York’s Ocasio-Cortez, who is currently touring the U.S. to rally against Trump’s policies with Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, was in third place with 5 percent. Sanders, an Independent, sought the Democratic nomination in 2016 and 2020.
Harris’s former running-mate Tim Walz was also tied with Ocasio-Cortez at 5 percent, as was California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is often touted as a future party leader despite little national experience.
After Harris, the most popular response at 13 percent was “don’t know/ no opinion,” while 10 percent chose former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Billionaire Mark Cuban and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro were both next with 4 percent each.
Party donors are not feeling optimistic about the next presidential election and said it’s too early to back any one candidate.
“I don't know if I would get involved at this point even if God were running,” Democratic fundraiser Michael Kempner told ABC News. “I think it's going to be tough for any Democrat to raise any money. There is little enthusiasm.”
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Ocasio-Cortez, who is currently touring the country with Sanders to rally against Trump’s policies, was in third place. The progressive Democrat was backed by 5 percent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. (AP)
Another donor who remained anonymous told the outlet that Harris is “done” at the top of the ticket. “I think the country will not have moved in a progressive direction during that time, it will have become more conservative,” he said.
Harris is mulling running for governor of California and has reportedly set herself a deadline of deciding by the end of the summer, to the dismay of some of her potential rivals.
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said “the time is now” for Harris to declare whether she is running or not.
“The challenges are too big. We deserve a real conversation,” Villaraigosa said. “We had a 100-day campaign. So no, you can’t get in at the end of the rainbow. Get in now.”
“It hurts every candidate in the race to have that looming over us,” one Democratic consultant working on the governor’s race told Politico. “[Harris] has the luxury of waiting as long as she wants, but I don’t think that’s good for the race, good for the party, or good for the voters.”
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Kamala Harris emerges as clear frontrunner for 2028 Democratic Party nomination: New poll
Written By Ravi Hari
- A new poll shows former Vice President Kamala Harris as the clear frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, with 36% support among Democratic voters. She holds a double-digit lead over her closest rival, Pete Buttigieg (10%).
Published22 Mar 2025, 09:07 PM IST
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Kamala Harris leads early polling for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination but has remained largely out of the public eye since her 2024 loss to Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)(AP)
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris is the clear frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a new Morning Consult poll released on Friday (March 21). The survey shows Harris with a commanding lead over other potential contenders, though she has not yet announced her intentions for another presidential run.
Harris holds strong lead over rivals
Kamala Harris, 60, received 36% support among Democratic and Democratic-leaning independent voters, giving her a significant double-digit advantage over her closest competitor, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who secured 10%.
Trailing behind with 5% support were California Governor Gavin Newsom, progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—Harris’ 2024 running mate.
Other potential candidates registered even lower numbers. Businessman Mark Cuban and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro each polled at 4%, while New Jersey Senator Cory Booker received 3%. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Minnesota Senenator Amy Klobuchar each garnered just 2% support.
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Rahm Emanuel and other potential candidates
Former Chicago Mayor and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has reportedly considered a 2028 bid, but his support remains minimal, with just 1% backing him. Also, 44% of Democratic primary voters surveyed said they had never heard of him.
An opening for Democratic leadership
While Harris remains the clear leader in early polling, she has largely avoided the public spotlight since her 2024 loss. Her limited appearances, such as a Broadway show outing , have left room for other Democratic figures to step forward.
Democratic voters continue to seek strong opposition to President Trump, as evidenced by polling on potential government shutdowns. Walz and others have begun taking on that role, with the Minnesota governor making a push in key battleground states like Wisconsin ahead of upcoming elections.
Harris’ 2024 defeat
Harris suffered a decisive loss to President Trump in November, failing to win the popular vote, the Electoral College, or any swing state.
Democratic field remains uncertain
With no official announcements for 2028, the Democratic field remains uncertain. Harris’ strong polling numbers indicate she retains significant support within the party, but challengers like Buttigieg, Newsom, and Ocasio-Cortez could still emerge as viable contenders.
With 13% of Democratic voters still undecided and no formal announcements from any candidates, the 2028 race remains wide open. For now, Harris holds a substantial early lead, though the race is far from decided.
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