The View hosts urge Democrats to drop Kamala Harris for 2028

Several co-hosts of "The View" voiced serious doubts Friday regarding former Vice President Kamala Harris running for president in 2028.

Harris faced this question during an interview with podcaster Keke Palmer on Tuesday. She laughed and admitted she had not made a decision yet.

Yet, some hosts urged the Democratic Party to look for another contender. "Let's be real," co-host Ana Navarro said. She noted that Harris spoke with her about how many women remain scarred by the fact that both they and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost to President Donald Trump.

When asked if a Black woman could be elected president, guest host Raven-Symone replied, "Not in America." She cited data from the days after Joe Biden dropped out in 2024. Online platforms saw racist content directed at Kamala rise by 525%. Misogynistic content jumped 2,328%.

"We are not as progressive as we think we are," Raven-Symone added. "There are other countries doing it much better when it comes to women in office." She insisted the nation needs to catch up immediately.

"If the Democrats want to win, but I don't think she is the right candidate," Sara Haines said. She argued that the party has been screaming for new energy. They would need something fresh to combat current issues. This would be Harris's third time on this ballot. Her first run ended early when she was out really soon. The second came with Biden.

"People are clamoring for fresh energy," Haines continued. "There is a lot of candidates – Pete Buttigieg, Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore." They are moderate Democrats who could sweep the field. She later noted that Sen. Elissa Slotkin from Michigan would be viable down the road as well.

Dan Turrentine, a Democratic strategist and co-host of "The Huddle" podcast, told Fox News Digital he thinks America is ready for a female president. The two women who lost were politically flawed, and it was known from the beginning.

"For Harris in 2028," he continued, "the challenge is that candidates that have successfully run three times – Reagan, Trump – were ideologically consistent." The country came to them. Harris has been inconsistent, creating an authenticity problem.

"You then have to look at the present dynamic of the Democratic Party," Turrentine said. It is angry and demanding a fight. Harris has been MIA the last two years. This matches her history of caution and indecision.

"Lastly, if Harris runs," he added, "she will have to fight an establishment and media that are very skeptical." They will likely look to pounce on any mistake. There are many reasons to question her chances. However, if she runs, she will be a serious candidate in the primary. If she wins the primary, she would start the general election with a decent chance in this bitterly divided country.

Fox News Digital contacted Kamala Harris's office but did not immediately receive a response.