THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Harris Leads Newsom by Double Digits in Early 2028 Poll.
A new national poll shows Kamala Harris with a commanding early lead over Gavin Newsom and other potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, signaling her strong position in a fragmented field.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Former Vice President Kamala Harris holds an early lead in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a new Quantus Insights national poll conducted July 3, 6, and 7, which found her supported by 35.3 percent of likely voters compared with 17.7 percent for California Governor Gavin Newsom . DETAIL: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg received 12.9 percent, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez earned 11.1 percent, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro trailed with 7.1 percent in the survey of 1,140 respondents, which has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points. On the Republican side, Vice President J.D. Vance led the field with 42.2 percent support,…Open