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Donors Skeptical of Harris 2028 Bid Amid Newsom Edge

6/8/2026

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who is thinking about a 2028 run, faces donor skepticism about her chances.
Harris’s 2024 campaign spent over $1 billion in 15 weeks, making donors hesitant to fund a bid.
Donors warn that a Harris-Newsom contest would split money and give Gov. Gavin Newsom an edge.
Mayor Willie Brown said Gov. Gavin Newsom looks more viable because he has not suffered a recent loss.

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who is thinking about a 2028 run, faces donor skepticism about her chances.
Harris’s 2024 campaign spent over $1 billion in 15 weeks, making donors hesitant to fund a bid.
Donors warn that a Harris-Newsom contest would split money and give Gov. Gavin Newsom an edge.
Mayor Willie Brown said Gov. Gavin Newsom looks more viable because he has not suffered a recent loss.