In her first UK interview, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly suggested that she may mount another bid for the White House in 2028. She told the BBC, “I am not done.”
Speaking to presenter Laura Kuenssberg, Kamala Harris stated that while she has not made a final decision, according to the BBC.
KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
She confidently believes the US will see a female president in the future. When asked if it would be her, she replied, “Possibly.”
This declaration of intent from former U.S. Vice President sets the stage for a potential rematch against Donald Trump. She has often branded him a “tyrant” and accused him of weaponising federal agencies.
The resilience of Kamala Harris mirrors the tenacity required in our own political landscape, where figures often stage comebacks after electoral defeats.
KAMALA HARRIS’ 2024 CAMPAIGN
Her dismissal of unfavourable polls, noting she would never have held office if she had listened to them, resonates in a country where political fortunes can shift rapidly.
Kamala Harris also defended her 2024 campaign, according to NDTV.
She argued that the late start, following President Biden’s withdrawal, left her insufficient time to connect with voters on key economic issues.
This reflection on campaign strategy offers a lesson on the critical importance of timing and clear messaging.
IS AMERICA READY FOR A FEMALE PRESIDENT?
The question of whether America is ready for a female president remains a subject of intense debate. In South Africa, we have long witnessed women in top leadership roles.
While the United States has yet to shatter its highest glass ceiling, the candidacies of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris demonstrate significant progress.
POLITICAL AMBITION
As the Democratic Party engages in soul-searching, the potential candidacy of the former U.S. Vice President presents a focal point.
Her ambition to run again underscores a determined political spirit, a quality familiar to many who have witnessed similar perseverance in their own leaders.
The world will now watch to see if Kamala Harris can translate this ambition into a successful campaign.