Democrats Are Abandoning Kamala Harris Because She Is a Weak Politician Who Lost in 2024
Source: https://www.facebook.com/americanspectator/. "The Democrat Campaign to Destroy Kamala Harris | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics." October 15, 2026. spectator.org
The Gist
The author argues that Democratic insiders and donors have turned on Kamala Harris and don't want her to run again, because she lost in 2024, has a spotty record, and hasn't made a mark this year. The author cites Politico and Wall Street Journal reporting, then notes that Harris still leads early polls.
Conclusion
Democratic politicians, strategists, and donors do not want Kamala Harris to run for president again, and she is unlikely to be a viable or successful candidate in 2028.
Premises
- Twenty Democratic politicians and strategists told Politico that Harris failed to define herself in 2026, calling it a 'wasted year'. Named sources such as Jim Hodges and Doug Herman said she is 'more of the same' and 'totally blew it'.
- Harris has a record as a weak politician: she lost in 2024, flubbed her 2019-2020 primary run, reversed herself on policies like private health insurance and immigration, and has few memorable accomplishments as vice president.
- Donors are not backing her. A California fundraiser said no big donors want to support her, a former donor said she wants a winner and doubts Harris has 'the juice', and the Wall Street Journal reported donors told her a bid would be a long shot.
- Others close to or competing with Harris signal that she may not run. People who know her are skeptical she will mount another run, her husband reportedly has concerns, and Gavin Newsom is positioning himself to run.
- Voters and the party want a 'fresh, new' candidate rather than a 'recycled' one.
Assumptions
- Statements from anonymous or named Democratic insiders reported by Politico and the WSJ accurately reflect broad sentiment within the party.
- Donor and elite opinion is a strong indicator of a candidate's viability and of whether she will run.
- Harris's past gaffes, policy reversals, and the 2024 loss are good predictors of poor performance in 2028.
- The 'campaign to destroy' framing is accurate, meaning the criticism is coordinated or deliberate rather than the independent assessments of individual insiders.
- Twenty sources represent a meaningful share of the party, despite Harris's lead in early primary polls.