Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she's actively considering another presidential bid. She made the comments on Friday during the National Action Network's annual convention, where more than a half-dozen Democratic 2028 presidential prospects appeared hoping to make inroads among Black voters. Host Al Sharpton asked Harris directly if she was gong to run again for president in 2028. Harris responded, "I might. I'm thinking about it." The Democrats' next presidential primary season won't really begin until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what should be a crowded competition. Harris drew a standing ovation and the largest crowd of any other 2028 prospect at this week's convention.
On Nov. 6, 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party was elected president of the United States as he defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and KEVIN S. VINEYS Associated Press
California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. Texas and Florida are growing rapidly. With America's population shifting from reliably Democratic states to areas controlled by Republicans, Democrats are facing a demographic time bomb that could reduce their path to winning the U.S. House or the presidency for the long term. If current trends hold through the 2030 census, states that voted for Kamala Harris will lose around a dozen House seats — and Electoral College votes — to states that voted for President-elect Donald Trump. Democrats' path to 270 Electoral College votes, the minimum needed to win the White House, will get much steeper.