Kamala Harris just took another major hit — and this time, it’s from inside her own party. A new Emerson College poll shows Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, pulling ahead of Harris in early support for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.
While the election is still years away, Democrat voters are already being polled — and the results are bad news for Harris. Buttigieg now leads with 16% support, while Harris trails at just 13%, a sharp fall from the 37% she enjoyed in late 2024.
Buttigieg Surges, Harris Falls
This dramatic shift underscores the growing division inside the Democratic Party. The left is torn between pushing radical progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or pivoting to a more moderate image with Buttigieg. But either way, it’s clear that Kamala Harris is losing ground fast.
Other candidates fared no better. California Governor Gavin Newsom placed third at 12%, while Ocasio-Cortez and Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro earned just 7% each. Bernie Sanders, once a movement leader, registered a mere 5%.
Voters Still Undecided
Perhaps the most telling number? 23% of Democrat voters remain undecided. That means nearly a quarter of the party has no faith in any of the current frontrunners. It’s a sign of weak leadership, disunity, and a lack of direction among Democrats following their devastating losses in 2024.
This should concern every voter — because when leadership collapses, America suffers.
Kamala Eyes California Instead?
With her national brand collapsing, Kamala Harris is reportedly weighing a run for California governor. Polls show she might lead that race — but it raises serious questions: Why is Harris walking away from the national stage? What is she running from?
In recent remarks during a wildfire visit in Los Angeles, Harris offered vague talking points about “supporting the community,” avoiding any real answer about her 2028 intentions. Meanwhile, Buttigieg admitted in Iowa that Democrats have a “branding problem” in much of the country. That’s putting it lightly.
More Polls, Same Story
A Morning Consult poll conducted earlier in June showed Harris still ahead with 34%, but even that result was far lower than her numbers from just a few months prior. Buttigieg remained in single digits, while Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez, and Gretchen Whitmer split the remaining scraps.
A May McLaughlin poll showed the same decline. Harris had 29%, but Buttigieg doubled his support to 10%, and Ocasio-Cortez wasn’t far behind at 9%.
Democrat Identity Crisis Deepens
What we’re witnessing is a Democratic identity crisis in real time. With Joe Biden’s presidency deeply unpopular, and Kamala Harris unable to rally support, the party is spinning its wheels. The American people — especially older, hard-working, patriotic voters — are watching closely as Democrats flounder, fumble, and fall apart.
And for Kamala? Once again, she seems to be losing her job before she even makes it to the starting line.