Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris has responded sharply to critics within the Democratic Party who believe she should abandon any ambitions of running for president again in 2028.
Harris, who lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, made it clear that she has no intention of disappearing from American politics simply because some party members believe her political career should be over.
Speaking during an exclusive interview with CNN’s Edward-Isaac Dovere in Mississippi, the former vice president addressed growing opposition to another presidential campaign.
“I’m sure there are many who think that I should just sit at home and eat bonbons and cook Doug’s favorite foods,” Harris remarked, referring to her husband, Doug Emhoff.
She insisted that her commitment to public service remains strong, regardless of criticism from political opponents or fellow Democrats.
When asked whether she was leaning toward another presidential campaign, Harris acknowledged that she remains undecided.
“I honestly go back and forth,” she admitted, explaining that several factors would influence her final decision.
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The former vice president also dismissed suggestions that another presidential campaign would be motivated by a desire to defeat potential Democratic rivals.
According to Harris, any future decision to contest the presidency would be based on her determination to serve Americans rather than settle political scores.
Her comments come amid growing divisions within the Democratic Party over who should lead its presidential ticket in 2028.
Some Democratic strategists and former campaign aides believe the party should embrace a new generation of leadership following its defeat in 2024.
Others argue that Harris remains a powerful political figure with strong name recognition, considerable support among Democratic voters and valuable experience in national politics.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her political future, Harris has returned to the campaign trail ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.
She has been campaigning for Democratic candidates in several states, including Nevada, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Georgia.
Her appearances have further fueled speculation that she could be preparing the groundwork for another presidential campaign.
However, Harris insists that helping Democrats secure victories in the upcoming midterm elections remains her immediate priority.
