Democrats eye Harris 2028 presidential run as they devise political comeback

Party aides are confident in US vice-president's ability to bounce back, including a bid for California governor

Democratic party aides have begun to float ideas for a Kamala Harris political comeback, reportedly eyeing another run at the US's highest office even as the party continues to grapple with the electoral messages contained in the vice-president's decisive defeat in November's White House race against Donald Trump.

Harris, who has reportedly not ruled out a second run for the presidency, is now reported to be considering a run for the California governorship, currently held until 2027 by Gavin Newsom. Newsom was a rumoured presidential contender during the chaotic summer that saw Joe Biden step down from a rematch with Trump - whom he defeated in the 2020 election - and then endorse Harris as his replacement.