Months after her presidential election defeat by Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris's next move remains a topic of much discussion. While she navigates this uncertain period, she has reportedly sought counsel from family, close friends, and notably, Hillary Clinton, according to reports from New York Magazine. These conversations have fueled speculation about Harris's future ambitions.

Some believe a gubernatorial run in California next year is possible, particularly given Governor Gavin Newsom's term limits. Others suggest she may still have presidential aspirations, with reports indicating she advised her team against making plans that would hinder a 2028 presidential bid. Harris herself has remained relatively tight-lipped about her specific plans, offering only hints that her political career is far from over.

During a recent staff address, where she partook in the tradition of signing her ceremonial office desk drawer, Harris declared that she would not "go quietly into the night," emphasizing that "our work is not done." This sentiment echoes her concession speech, where she affirmed her continued commitment to the fight despite the election outcome.

Harris's path to the 2024 presidential ticket was unexpected. Following an unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign, she became Biden's running mate. Biden's subsequent decision to drop out of the 2024 race after a challenging debate and an assassination attempt on Trump led to Harris's elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket. Some analysts felt this transition might have hampered her chances, as her nomination was perceived by some as a preordained outcome rather than a genuine contest.

Interestingly, both Harris and Clinton share the experience of having significant Hollywood endorsements that ultimately did not translate into electoral victory. In her concession speech, Harris acknowledged the disappointment of the election results while emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continued dedication to the American ideal.