Doug Emhoff Privately Prefers Kamala Harris Not Run Again, WSJ Reports

Emhoff privately prefers Harris sit out another presidential run

Doug Emhoff has privately told people he would prefer his wife, former Vice President Kamala Harris, not run for president again, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The Journal also reports that some donors have told Harris directly that another bid would be a longshot.

Harris has said she is undecided on whether to launch another White House run. But she has taken steps that look like the groundwork for a potential third presidential campaign: speaking with major donors, hiring staff, and traveling to battleground states to boost Democratic candidates ahead of the November midterm elections.

The reporting lands as Harris re-enters public life after the 2024 loss. The Journal's account is careful on sourcing: Emhoff's preference was conveyed privately to people around the couple, and the donor skepticism was delivered to Harris directly. Neither Harris nor Emhoff has publicly ruled a 2028 run in or out.

What happens next is on her timeline. The midterms on November 3 are the near-term focus of her travel, and any decision on 2028 would come after.

What it means for the options market

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