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Harris Endorses Court Packing & Killing the Electoral College
Kamala Harris Embraces Bold Progressive Ideas as She Eyes a Possible 2028 Run
What Happened?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. During her talk, she came out in support of several major progressive policy changes—ideas she did not campaign on during her 2024 presidential run.
Important Callout
These new positions suggest Harris is trying to win over the progressive wing of the Democratic Party as she considers running for president again in 2028.
The Big Policy Changes She Now Supports
Here are the three major ideas Harris endorsed:
1. Expanding the Supreme Court
- What it means: Adding more justices to the Supreme Court (she suggested 13 total, matching the number of federal district courts).
- Why it matters: This is often called "court packing." Critics say it politicizes the court; supporters say it balances ideological control.
- New for Harris: She previously supported term limits for justices, but not expanding the court.
2. Revisiting the Electoral College
- What it means: Changing or abolishing the system where electors—not the popular vote—decide the president.
- Why it matters: Harris lost both the Electoral College and the popular vote to Donald Trump in 2024.
- Her words: "We need to revisit the Electoral College… I know this is gonna be controversial coming from me."
3. Statehood for Puerto Rico
- What it means: Making Puerto Rico the 51st state, giving its residents full voting representation in Congress.
- Why it matters: Goes beyond her earlier support for Washington, D.C. statehood only.
Why Is She Doing This Now?
Harris has been meeting privately with key progressive leaders, including:
| Figure | Role |
|---|---|
| Zohran Mamdani | New York City Mayor (democratic socialist) |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) | U.S. Representative, leading progressive voice |
| Pro-Palestinian activists | Advocacy groups critical of U.S. foreign policy |
Important Callout
These meetings signal Harris is building bridges with the far-left—a group that was sometimes skeptical of her 2024 campaign.
Has She Decided to Run in 2028?
Not officially. Here’s what she’s said:
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At the National Action Network (April):
"I might. I might. I’m thinking about it… I’ll keep you posted."
- At the Urban League Conference (Friday):
"I have not made a decision. I am fully, sincerely, focused on these midterms."
Important Callout
Despite her hesitation, Democratic insiders call her the "fairly obvious" frontrunner for the 2028 nomination.
What This Means for the Democratic Party
- Internal debate: The party is split between moderates and progressives.
- Harris’s strategy: By adopting bold progressive ideas, she may be trying to lock down the left flank early.
- Risk: These positions (especially court expansion) are unpopular with many independents and Republicans—and even some Democrats.
Summary
- Kamala Harris spoke at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville.
- She endorsed three major progressive policies she didn’t support in 2024:
- Expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices
- Revisiting/abolishing the Electoral College
- Supporting statehood for Puerto Rico
- She lost both the popular vote and Electoral College to Trump in 2024.
- She’s meeting with progressive leaders like AOC and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- She says she hasn’t decided on a 2028 run—but insiders see her as the frontrunner.
- Her new positions may help her win the Democratic primary but could hurt in a general election.
FAQ
1. What is "court packing"?
It’s when a president and Congress add more justices to the Supreme Court to change its ideological balance. Harris now supports expanding it from 9 to 13 justices.
2. Why does the Electoral College matter?
It’s how U.S. presidents are actually elected. A candidate can win the most votes nationwide (popular vote) but still lose the election if they don’t win enough states’ electoral votes. That happened to Harris in 2024.
3. Has Kamala Harris officially announced a 2028 campaign?
No. She says she’s focused on the 2026 midterms and hasn’t made a decision yet.
4. Who is Zohran Mamdani?
He’s the Mayor of New York City (as of 2026) and a prominent democratic socialist. Harris called him and met with him to build progressive support.
5. Why would Harris support Puerto Rico statehood now?
It appeals to progressive voters and Latino communities, and it expands Democratic representation in Congress—since Puerto Rico leans Democratic.
This article is based on reporting from Fox News Digital contributors Paul Steinhauser, Hannah Brennan, and Andrew Mark Miller.
