JOY BEHAR REJECTS KAMALA HARRIS FOR 2028, TELLS 'THE VIEW' CO-HOSTS THEY'RE NOT LIVING IN 'REALITY'. (PHOTO).

 Joy Behar rejects Kamala Harris for 2028, tells 'The View' co-hosts they're not living in 'reality'

During a heated discussion on The View, Joy Behar dismissed Kamala Harris as a viable 2028 presidential candidate, arguing that her previous loss to Donald Trump showed she lacked the ability to win. 

While Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out Harris’s strong name recognition and fundraising power, Behar countered with her own list of potential contenders, including Jon Ossoff, Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, and JB Pritzker. 

Sara Haines added Wes Moore and Pete Buttigieg to the mix, though Behar questioned whether voters would support a gay candidate.

The conversation quickly turned to identity politics, with Behar insisting her co‑hosts weren’t being realistic about what voters would accept. Haines pushed back, saying charisma and character matter more than labels, citing Barack Obama’s rise as proof that voters can be won over by a candidate’s message. 

Sunny Hostin sided with Behar, warning that America still struggles with race and identity, pointing to Trump’s victory as a backlash against Obama’s presidency. 

Behar emphasized that the stakes are too high to ignore political realities, describing Trump’s time in office as an “emergency.”

Ana Navarro rejected Behar’s suggestion that Democrats should focus on White male candidates, stressing the importance of inspiring children of all backgrounds to believe they can become president. 

Behar clarified that her concern was winning, not limiting opportunities. The debate highlighted the tension between pragmatism and inclusivity within the Democratic Party, especially as Harris’s 2024 defeat remains fresh in memory. 

Hostin had previously suggested Harris might be better suited for a role other than the presidency, underscoring the uncertainty around her political future.