Dem megadonor pours cold water on Kamala Harris comeback hopes

One of Kamala Harris’ biggest Democratic backers in 2024 is suggesting that the two-time presidential contender should pack it in, as speculation swirls about the possibility of the former veep making another run at the White House.LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, a Democratic megadonor who gave $17 million to Harris’ failed presidential campaign in 2024, was asked at Politico’s Decoded Summit in Washington, D.C.Wednesday whether the California Dem should run again in 2028.

He responded with an awkward chuckle.“Yeah, because that’s the thing you want to ask the tech guy about AI,” Hoffman responded, before throwing cold water on the possibility of Harris mounting another bid.

“I think it would be a very challenging path for her and it’s going to be a very noisy field,” Hoffman continued.The tech heavyweight went on to praise Rep.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as “much more pragmatic” than people realize when asked if he’d support the lefty Bronx rep.However, he said his backing would depend on whom she ran against.

Harris hasn’t said whether she intends to run again, but plans to travel to support Democratic candidates in the lead-up to November’s midterm election.The former veep’s political future was thrust into the limelight again this week when Gov.

Gavin Newsom told CNN that he would bow out of the presidential race if she decided to run.“I wouldn’t do that to her … I wouldn’t waste anyone’s time.

Who needs that?” Newsom mused, calling the prospect of both California Dems running “mutually assured destruction.”A source with knowledge of Harris’ political operations didn’t say whether she plans to run, but suggested that donor support remains a question mark.“Political circles are talking about how the presidential primary calendar is in her favor,” the source told The Post this week, referencing South Carolina and Nevada as key primary states.“Whether or not donors would support her running again, tho...