First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention

Politics National Action Network Convention offers first glimpse of 2028 Democratic field By Anne Bryson April 11, 2026 / 7:38 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google While Govs. Wes Moore and Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Ruben Gallego were among the gaggle of potential 2028 presidential contenders to attend this year's National Action Network Convention in New York City, it was former Vice President Kamala Harris who seems to maintain the support of the organization's members as she eyes another presidential run. The former vice president appeared on Thursday and participated in a conversation with NAN founder and president, the Rev. Al Sharpton. Her appearance received some of the loudest applause of the convention thus far. At one point during her remarks, one attendee shouted "run again!" which led to the greater audience repeatedly chanting the same. When asked by Sharpton if she plans to run again, Harris said, "Listen, I might. I'm thinking about it."  Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during The National Action Network Convention 2026 on April 10, 2026 in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage "I served for four years, being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. I spent countless hours in my West Wing office, footsteps away from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office, in the Situation Room. I know what the job is. And I know what it requires," Harris said. Many attendees told CBS News they would support her if she chooses to do so, including Adolphus Lacey, the pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, where Sharpton worships. "I would support her because I still think that we could use her voice. Her voice is needed for such a time as this, and it shouldn't be a one-and-done," Lacey said. "I mean, some of these people have been running for president all their life. I mean, Donald Trump ran for president three times. I think she did a good job for, wh...