Harris jumps back in: Dem power player eyes 2026 midterms as 2028 WH buzz grows
If you thought Kamala Harris was going to spend the critical 2026 midterm election on the bench, when control of the U.S. Congress is on the line, think again.
The California Democrat, who remains a White House contender for 2028, has a packed New Year ahead of her and plans to spend it helping her party regain control of Capitol Hill.
"Some people have been describing what's happening in recent months as 'absolute chaos,' and of course, I understand why," Harris, the 2024 presidential nominee, wrote in a text message to her supporters.
" ... I know a lot of folks are wondering what's going to guide us through this moment," Harris continued. "How are we all going to chart the course?"
To do her part, Harris announced she's forming a new political action committee, the "Fight for the People PAC," and said she plans to "travel, speak out and help elect Democrats. And I cannot do this alone."
"Donations are going to be critical, especially before the first [Federal Election Commission] fundraising deadline ends in a few days, and we're legally required to report what we've raised," Harris continued.
Supporters who click on a link in the text message are brought to the PAC's homepage , where they can donate as little as $10 or as much as $1,000 or set their own amount. There's also a link to set up a recurring monthly donation.
"Everyone will be watching, and I hope to file a big report," Harris wrote in the text message. "So if you're still with me, please make a donation to get us started. Whatever you can afford."
Harris isn't the only Democrat with visions of 2028 dancing in their heads who's out there shaking the money tree.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who spent much of the year baiting Republican President Donald Trump with acerbic social media posts , has his " Campaign for Democracy " PAC up and running.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's " Win the Era " PAC, founded in 2020, also remains a going concern.
And U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who's been building 2028 buzz, has her " Courage to Change " PAC.
Harris and Newsom were running neck and neck in the latest Race for the White House polling average , with Buttigieg and Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., also competitive.
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