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BumRushDaShow

(173,844 posts) Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:10 PM 4 hrs ago

Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028

Source: msn/Axios

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Kamala Harris privately called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week and has been holding lengthy, closed-door meetings with other prominent progressives — including pro-Palestinian activists.

Why it matters: It's the latest sign the former vice president is laying the groundwork for a potential White House run in 2028 — and looking to strengthen or repair her relationships with left-wing Democrats.

Driving the news: Harris called Mamdani last Thursday to talk about the party's future and plan a longer conversation, a person familiar with the call told Axios.

Harris, who occasionally has texted with Mamdani in the past few months, called him two days after the mayor's handpicked candidates swept three congressional races in New York City, ousting a pair of incumbents.
In April, Harris met with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in Chicago on the sidelines of the "Power Rising" conference, a summit for Black women empowerment.

Harris and her team also have been reaching out to pro-Palestinian activists during the past year, including at least one who helped lead the "Uncommitted Movement," which grew out of opposition to former President Biden's policy on the war in Gaza.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/scoop-harris-reaches-out-to-mamdani-pro-palestinian-activists-in-run-up-to-2028/ar-AA26XlNb

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Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028 (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 4 hrs ago OP

She had her shot and blew it SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #1

I don't think that is a fair assessment at all... sheshe2 3 hrs ago #3

You are correct. There were quite a few saboteurs. The "leave it blank" folks really set us back... QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #6

I hear you and know exactly what/why you are leaving things unsaid. sheshe2 2 hrs ago #9

People refusing to vote for Harris because BIDEN was "too old" didn't help. Zelda_Orchid 1 hr ago #12

There was quite a lot of irony to be observed in that ageism too.... QueerDuck 1 hr ago #13

Rick Wilson, the former R campaign manager, said that with the exception of a couple of gaffs (which are flashman13 1 hr ago #14

Quite the assertion Torchlight 3 hrs ago #4

It is. Just like losing the popular vote to Trump SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #5

Harris has been laser focused on doing everything she can to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket in 2026 Quiet Em 3 hrs ago #2

Nice. Eko 2 hrs ago #7

Although it may be unfair, it's hard to see Democratic voters giving another chance to a candidate that lost to Trump. SamuelAdams 2 hrs ago #8

Kerry Was Reaching Out to People in 2008, too DrFunkenstein 1 hr ago #10

I doubt if she'll come anywhere close to getting the nomination. DavidDvorkin 1 hr ago #11

The sad truth is America is far too sexist and racist to elect a woman of color president dlk 1 hr ago #15

BINGO!! AZ8theist 1 hr ago #17

So I only white men should run angrychair 3 min ago #20

It seems the centrists are starting to feel the sea change... pecosbob 1 hr ago #16

I am disinterested in another Harris run Billsdaughter 1 hr ago #18

Now here's a novel idea: AloeVera 6 min ago #19

SSJVegeta

(3,449 posts)

1. She had her shot and blew it

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:16 PM

4 hrs ago

sheshe2

(99,095 posts)

3. I don't think that is a fair assessment at all...

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:44 PM

3 hrs ago

“She blew it”

She came into the race late because that’s when Joe Biden dropped out. She had just over three months to put a team together and campaign and she did a phenomenal job with the time that she had.

Frankly, I put some of the blame on the ‘leave it blank people’ and partially on the voters that ‘just could not vote for that woman.’ it wasn’t the first time we heard those words and sadly I don’t think it’s gonna be the last time.

QueerDuck

(2,271 posts)

6. You are correct. There were quite a few saboteurs. The "leave it blank" folks really set us back...

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 04:39 PM

2 hrs ago

... and they set back their own cause and the things that were important to themselves too. Why? (I know the reasons, and I know who they are too... I just can't be more specific for obvious reasons.) Sigh.

Aside from that... how are you? I hope you have a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend!

sheshe2

(99,095 posts)

9. I hear you and know exactly what/why you are leaving things unsaid.

Reply to QueerDuck (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:22 PM

2 hrs ago

I am doing okay considering the daily news we are getting hit over the head with.

I hope you are well and enjoy your 4th. We are in a rather severe heat wave today through the 4th. I am laying low and my neighbor puts on a pretty good fireworks display every year, so I plan to sit out on my deck and watch the show.

Luv ya.

Zelda_Orchid

(121 posts)

12. People refusing to vote for Harris because BIDEN was "too old" didn't help.

Reply to QueerDuck (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:41 PM

1 hr ago

QueerDuck

(2,271 posts)

13. There was quite a lot of irony to be observed in that ageism too....

Reply to Zelda_Orchid (Reply #12)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:42 PM

1 hr ago

... and I'll just leave it at that.

flashman13

(2,652 posts)

14. Rick Wilson, the former R campaign manager, said that with the exception of a couple of gaffs (which are

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:44 PM

1 hr ago

part of every campaign), Harris ran a brilliant 100 day campaign. I won't go into why it was only 100 days.

Torchlight

(7,274 posts)

4. Quite the assertion

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 04:06 PM

3 hrs ago

SSJVegeta

(3,449 posts)

5. It is. Just like losing the popular vote to Trump

Reply to Torchlight (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 04:14 PM

3 hrs ago

Quiet Em

(3,266 posts)

2. Harris has been laser focused on doing everything she can to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket in 2026

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:32 PM

3 hrs ago

She speaks with AOC too.

Eko

(10,234 posts)

7. Nice.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 04:48 PM

2 hrs ago

Great move.

SamuelAdams

(388 posts)

8. Although it may be unfair, it's hard to see Democratic voters giving another chance to a candidate that lost to Trump.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 04:53 PM

2 hrs ago

With the recent primaries showing a hunger for change in our party, 2028 feels like we will go with someone new.

DrFunkenstein

(8,932 posts)

10. Kerry Was Reaching Out to People in 2008, too

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:29 PM

1 hr ago

Nixon and Jefferson bounced back, but the rest went the way of Dewey and Adlai Stevenson.

DavidDvorkin

(20,788 posts)

11. I doubt if she'll come anywhere close to getting the nomination.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:35 PM

1 hr ago

dlk

(13,470 posts)

15. The sad truth is America is far too sexist and racist to elect a woman of color president

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:58 PM

1 hr ago

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It doesn’t matter that Harris was an incredible candidate nor that she would have made an amazing president. Hillary was an incredible candidate, as well.

America is too far behind and we are not there, yet, no matter how much some of us wish we were.

AZ8theist

(7,774 posts)

17. BINGO!!

Reply to dlk (Reply #15)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:04 PM

1 hr ago

Could not have said it better.

angrychair

(12,559 posts)

20. So I only white men should run

Reply to dlk (Reply #15)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:22 PM

3 min ago

How, exactly, does only allowing white, Christian males, fix the situation of misogyny and racism?

Not picking a fight, honestly want to understand how that fixes the problem.

pecosbob

(8,529 posts)

16. It seems the centrists are starting to feel the sea change...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 PM

1 hr ago

Billsdaughter

(208 posts)

18. I am disinterested in another Harris run

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:08 PM

1 hr ago

for myriad reasons. If Gavin Newsom can overcome his elitist aire, he's got a real shot. It's a bit early at this time, I would be very interested in a discussion thread with folks respective picks at this time. 🤔

AloeVera

(4,685 posts)

19. Now here's a novel idea:

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:19 PM

6 min ago

Harris and her team also have been reaching out to pro-Palestinian activists during the past year, including at least one who helped lead the "Uncommitted Movement," which grew out of opposition to former President Biden's policy on the war in Gaza.

If only...

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