Harris courting Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in effort to win 2028 support - report

Kamala Harris is actively seeking to mend fences with progressive and pro-Palestinian factions within the Democratic Party, signaling a potential strategy for a 2028 presidential run. Recent reports indicate private calls and meetings with key figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and leaders of the pro-Palestinian Uncommitted National Movement.

The outreach appears to be an effort to rebuild relationships strained by the Biden administration's policies on the Israel-Hamas War. Harris's team has reportedly engaged in text exchanges with Mamdani and held meetings with figures like Abbas Alawieh, a co-founder of the Uncommitted Movement, and James Zogby, a Democratic National Committee member. These efforts follow primary election wins by progressive candidates backed by Mamdani, which have concerned moderate Democrats.

However, skepticism remains among some pro-Palestinian activists. Many progressive leftists felt alienated by Harris's perceived lack of distance from President Biden's pro-Israel stance during the 2024 campaign. Rania Batrice, a progressive strategist, noted that Harris's past actions have created divisions, and it is unclear if these recent overtures will be enough to win back disillusioned voters.

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