Former Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be laying groundwork for another presidential run, with recent activities sparking widespread speculation about her political future.
Harris has undertaken a series of strategic maneuvers that suggest she’s keeping her options open for the 2028 election cycle.
The moves have caught the attention of Democratic Party insiders and political observers across the country.
The former vice president has extended her book tour for “107 Days,” her account of the 2024 presidential race that ended in defeat to President Donald Trump.
The tour’s expansion includes stops in key political territory.
South Carolina, an early Democratic primary battleground, will host Harris next year as part of the extended tour schedule.
The state holds significant weight in determining presidential nominees within the Democratic Party.
Additional tour destinations include Detroit, Michigan; Jackson, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; and Montgomery, Alabama.
These cities share a common demographic characteristic: substantial Black voter populations.
Harris maintains strong support among black voters, a crucial constituency within the Democratic base, according to a report from Axios.
Her tour routing appears designed to maintain and strengthen these relationships.
A recent Democratic National Committee event provided another signal about Harris’s potential ambitions.
DNC chair Ken Martin introduced her husband, Doug Emhoff, as the former second gentleman who could become the future first gentleman.
Harris has adopted a notably different rhetorical approach in recent public addresses compared to her time defending the Biden administration’s record.
Her messaging now emphasizes systemic failures and the need for transformation.
“Both parties have failed to hold the public’s trust,” Harris told Democratic officials during a Friday speech.
“Government is viewed as fundamentally unable to meet the needs of its people… People are done with the status quo and they’re ready to break things to force change.”
She continued her critique of existing political structures. “We cannot afford to be nostalgic for a flawed system that failed so many,” Harris stated.
Kirsten Allen, representing Harris, outlined the former vice president’s approach for the coming year.
Allen said Harris “will approach 2026 with the same commitment that anchored 2025 — listening to the American people, reflecting where leadership has fallen short, and helping shape the path forward beyond this political moment.”
The representative specified that Harris’s activities would include “supporting efforts to win back Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.”
This positions her as a party leader working toward broader Democratic victories.
Polling data shows Harris among the top contenders for a potential 2028 Democratic nomination, per Axios. However, the picture remains fluid, with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) also registering strong numbers in various surveys.
Harris addressed questions about her political future during a BBC interview in October, Fox News reported.
Her response left little doubt about her intentions to remain active in public life. “I am not done,” she declared. “I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones.”
