Former Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, is reportedly wary of another presidential campaign for her, even as early polling continues to show Harris among the leading contenders for the Democratic nomination in 2028. Emhoff has privately told some people he would prefer Harris not run for president again, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Friday. The newspaper also reported that some Democratic donors have warned Harris that another White House bid could face long odds following her defeat to President Donald Trump in 2024.
The reported concerns come as Harris continues to leave the door open to another White House bid while maintaining a high profile ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Although she has not announced a decision about 2028, she has traveled to battleground states, appeared at fundraisers and worked closely with political advisers, fueling speculation about her plans. Newsweek reached out to representatives for Harris and Emhoff for comment.
The Journal report did not include direct comments from Emhoff and noted that people close to him expect he would support Harris if she ultimately decides to run. Emhoff has previously signaled that the decision would be Harris' alone. During an Election Day 2025 interview, he was asked about speculation surrounding her political future after Harris said she was "not done." "It was interesting," Emhoff said, recalling that he jokingly asked Harris about the comment.
"I'll leave that for her," he continued. "She's entitled to do what she wants at this point, and I'm going to support her whatever she decides to do in the future." While Emhoff did not indicate whether he personally wanted Harris to seek the presidency again, he made clear that he would support whatever course she chooses. Harris has repeatedly declined to rule out another presidential campaign.
Speaking at an NAACP event in Michigan last month, she acknowledged continued speculation about her political future but stopped short of making any announcement. "I have not decided if I'm going to run again," Harris said. "I do sincerely believe '28 won't matter if we don't get through '26." According to the Journal, Harris has met with donors, hired staff and campaigned for Democratic candidates across the country.
Some Democrats view those moves as laying the foundation for a future White House campaign. Her future remains a subject of debate within the party after she became the Democratic nominee in 2024 following then-President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race and later lost to Trump in the general election. Despite reported concerns from some donors and allies, Harris continues to perform strongly in hypothetical Democratic primary polling.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
