‘I Am Thinking About It’: Kamala Harris, Democratic Hopefuls Eye 2028 at Sharpton Conference

A parade of potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates descended on New York City this week for the National Action Network’s (NAN) annual convention, a four-day gathering of civil rights leaders and activists where the speakers discussed the cost of living and what lies ahead for their political careers. The annual event held by NAN, the civil rights organization founded by Rev. Al Sharpton, draws thousands of activists, faith leaders, and elected officials from across the country. In presidential election cycles, it has served as an early proving ground where Democratic candidates have historically sought to build relationships with the organization’s largely black membership and audience....