Co-hosts on 'The View' Express Doubts About Kamala Harris' 2028 Presidential Viability
Panelists cite voter fatigue, party desire for new energy, and past electoral losses in questioning the former vice president's chances.
Several co-hosts of "The View" have voiced skepticism regarding former Vice President Kamala Harris' potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. During a segment on the ABC talk show, the hosts discussed Harris' response to a question about her 2028 ambitions, her past electoral performance, and the Democratic Party's perceived need for fresh leadership.
When asked in a recent interview if she was considering a 2028 run, Harris responded with a laugh, stating she had not yet decided. However, "The View" co-hosts urged the Democratic Party to explore other options. Co-host Ana Navarro noted that many women felt "scarred" by the electoral losses of both Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump, suggesting that the United States might not be ready to elect a woman president.
Guest host Raven-Symoné echoed these sentiments, pointing to data indicating a rise in racist and misogynistic content directed at Harris online following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. "We are not as progressive as we think we are, United States," she stated. "There are other countries doing it much better when it comes to women in office. You need to catch up, period."
Co-host Sara Haines suggested that the desire for "new energy" within the Democratic Party might make Harris an unsuitable candidate, especially considering her previous early exit from the 2020 presidential primary and her role as vice president on the Biden ticket. Haines proposed other potential Democratic contenders, including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Mich.), Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, characterizing them as moderate Democrats who could potentially achieve broad electoral success.
Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine, speaking to Fox News Digital, expressed a belief that America is ready for a female president but suggested that previous female candidates faced distinct political challenges. Turrentine noted that while candidates like Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump successfully ran multiple times, Harris' perceived inconsistency has created an "authenticity problem." He also highlighted the current dynamic within the Democratic Party, which he described as "angry and demanding fight," and suggested Harris has been less visible in recent years. Turrentine concluded that while Harris would face significant skepticism from the establishment and media if she ran, she would still be a serious contender in the primary and could have a reasonable chance in the general election in a divided country.
Sources close to Harris have reportedly pushed back against claims that her chance has been squandered, but the discussion on "The View" reflects a broader conversation within the Democratic Party about its future leadership and electoral strategy.