Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly intensifying her outreach to the Democratic Party’s progressive wing and pro-Palestinian activists as she lays the groundwork for a possible 2028 presidential campaign, according to an Axios report.

The report says Harris has held a series of private meetings with leading progressive figures, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as representatives of pro-Palestinian organizations that have been sharply critical of U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.

Among those Harris reportedly met with was Abbas Alawieh, a co-founder of the Uncommitted movement, which was launched to protest the Biden administration’s Israel policy. Alawieh said Harris initiated the meeting after months of private discussions. During their conversation, he urged her to oppose the use of American taxpayer dollars to support military operations that harm civilians.

Harris also reportedly met with James Zogby, a longtime Democratic National Committee member and one of the country’s most prominent advocates for Palestinian causes.

In addition to courting the party’s left flank, Harris has been consulting with senior Democratic officials and former national security advisers on issues including China and Venezuela as she seeks to build support for a potential White House bid.

Despite the outreach, some pro-Palestinian activists remain unconvinced. Palestinian-American strategist Rania Batrice questioned Harris’ motives, saying she has yet to prove that any shift in her positions is genuine.

Early polling places Harris among the leading contenders for the 2028 Democratic nomination, though she continues to face skepticism from both progressive activists and some Democratic strategists who question her electability in a general election.

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