Vice President Kamala Harris is currently topping early polling for the 2028 Democrat presidential nomination, underscoring the partys continued tilt toward its progressive wing despite growing voter unease with left-wing policies.
According to Breitbart, data compiled by Race to the White House shows Harris with a 27.5 percent national polling average, edging out California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who stands at 22.7 percent. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) registers nine percent support nationally, while former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg posts an 8.7 percent average.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) records a 4.9 percent national polling average, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) comes in at 3.4 percent. The recent report comes as Harris, Newsom, and Ocasio-Cortez have been floated as likely contenders to run for president in 2028, according to Newsweek.
Per the outlet, while Harris is leading early polling of the primary, Kalshis betting odds market favors Newsom: While Harris is leading early polling of the primary, Kalshis betting odds market favors Newsom, giving him a 32 percent chance of victory. Ocasio-Cortez follows at 9 percent. Harris, Ossoff and Shapiro all have a 7 percent chance of becoming the partys nominee.
A separate Focaldata poll conducted on February 10 among 1,148 respondents found Harris with 39 percent support, while Newsom drew 21 percent. Ocasio-Cortez received ten percent, with Buttigieg and Shapiro each at seven percent, suggesting a crowded field of liberal contenders vying to carry forward the Biden-Harris agenda that many conservatives argue has fueled inflation, weakened borders, and expanded federal power at the expense of individual liberty.
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