Kamala Harris has conceded to President-elect Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the Vice President delivered her official speech at Howard University, her alma mater, acknowledging her loss however firmly stating, “I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.”
“The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.”
Here’s a take a look at how presidential phrases work and whether or not the Vice President has her eyes set on one other presidential race sooner or later.
Can Harris Run for President Again?
There isn’t any restrict to what number of occasions somebody can run for president, so Harris can run once more if she chooses.
Throughout American historical past, there have been a number of perennial candidates for president. Harold Stassen, a former governor of Minnesota, ran for president 9 occasions as a Republican between 1944 and 1992. Lyndon LaRouche ran for president in eight consecutive elections from 1976 to 2004 — as soon as because the U.S. Labor Party candidate, which he based, and 7 occasions as a candidate for the Democratic Party.
Will Harris Run for President in 2028?
With Harris’ concession speech, the query of whether or not she’s going to run once more beneath extra typical situations has been raised. However, some imagine it’s unlikely she’s going to run for president in 2028, and there’s even an opportunity she might not search public workplace once more.
Harris ran a 107-day marketing campaign beneath exceptionally uncommon situations after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Since getting into the presidential race in late July, she shortly garnered widespread assist. By October, her political group had raised $1 billion. However, her potential to broaden past her base—which, at occasions, lacked full energy—in the end fell brief.
Can Trump Run Again in 2028?
The twenty second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution limits a president to 2 phrases in workplace, together with non-consecutive phrases. As a outcome, the subsequent 4 years would be the remaining time Trump can maintain the nation’s highest workplace.
However, with Republicans aiming for management of the House and Senate, considerations about Trump pushing the boundaries of energy—much like his position within the January 6 Capitol riot—aren’t unfounded.