Vice President Kamala Harris has signaled her intent to remain a prominent figure in national politics, telling a BBC interviewer, “I am not done,” when asked about her future ambitions. This statement comes amidst speculation about her potential to run for president, despite facing challenging approval ratings. According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, Harris’s approval rating sits at 38%, reflecting the hurdles she may face in a future campaign.
The BBC interviewer pointedly referenced betting odds that place Harris’s chances of winning a presidential election even behind those of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has flirted with the idea of a political career in the past. In response, Harris dismissed the significance of polls and betting odds, stating, “I’ve never listened to polls.” While Johnson’s hypothetical candidacy remains largely speculative, recent polling suggests that a significant portion of Americans would entertain the idea of a celebrity candidate, highlighting the evolving landscape of political appeal.