According to a report from the Washington Post, many Democrats in North Carolina are not particularly optimistic about former Vice President Kamala Harris’s political future. Some voters in this crucial swing state expressed strong dissatisfaction with the idea of her possibly running for the presidency in 2028. This news came out on Friday, coinciding with Harris’s promotion for her new project, “107 Days,” which was released on Tuesday.
For instance, Chip Hunter, a 70-year-old, shared with the Washington Post that while Harris may hold a future position in the party, he doesn’t see her as the next presidential candidate. Similarly, Amy Ortega, a 28-year-old lawyer, mentioned she views Harris as part of the past. Ortega expressed her feelings candidly, stating, “I see her as the past… the ball was dropped. I think it’s hard to convince me anyway.”
There’s also 72-year-old Victoria Peterson, a political activist, who hopes Harris could symbolize the future but is wary about that possibility. She noted, “I haven’t heard much about her on a grassroots level… People really didn’t have the opportunity to really get to know her.”
William F., a 60-year-old account manager, voiced a more dire sentiment, suggesting Harris’s political career might be over due to what she’s revealed in her book. Yet, there are some who remain hopeful; 66-year-old Allison Keenan, a retired doctor’s assistant, believes Harris could be a good leader but remains skeptical about her support among voters. “I believe in a second chance, and I definitely think she will be a good leader in the future,” she remarked, although acknowledging uncertainty about public acceptance.
In a recent interview, Harris mentioned her regrets regarding her response to former President Joe Biden’s decision to run again in 2024, labeling her previous approach as “reckless.” Some Democratic officials are reportedly frustrated with her as reflected in her book’s contents.
Corey Ritter, a 23-year-old recent graduate, shared a different view, expressing hope that Harris might run again in the future. He said, “I think she could be a Democratic future,” indicating that he would love to see her back on the ballot.
Kenneth Hughes, 32, shared his thoughts with the Washington Post as well, saying that while he thinks Harris will be part of the candidate pool, he doesn’t envision a clear path forward for her, stating, “She could be part of the past for me.” Meanwhile, Harris’s office has yet to respond to inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
