Kamala Harris is aware of further possible 2028 Democratic contenders are awaiting her decision to run for president once more. They will be kept waiting by her.

The former vise president is implementing her own version of a Rose Garden approach in Malibu, sticking to sporadic social media posts that support Democrats in general or criticize President Donald Trump. Harris is making calls to supporters and organizing fall campaign rallies while remaining primarily in her newly acquired Southern California home. However, she has not made it apparent whether she would run for president a third time.

Harris frequently maintains her public stance that she is "thinking about it." Even if many voters and other candidates believe that Democrats need a contested primary whether or not she runs, her supporters believe she has the power and right within Democrats to choose her own timeline.

She will probably continue to concentrate on the midterms before considering her next course of action. One individual who has spoken to Harris in recent weeks told CNN, "She is not in the same kind of hurry as other folks who seem to want to announce before 2027 even hits." "She won't rush her decision-making to accommodate the schedules of others."

Eduardo Negrón, a spokesman for Harris, declined to comment when questioned about how she makes decisions. However, Harris stated, "I don't know how to live and not serve," in a podcast interview with Megan Rapinoe that was released last week. I simply don't know what life would be like if I didn't find a way to make a difference.

"Midterms, midterms, midterms, full-time occupying my thoughts, my mind, and my work right now," she continued.

Aides are drafting a campaign itinerary that will include at least two early state stops: next week in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and later in Nevada for an appearance with longstanding backer Aaron Ford, the attorney general running for governor. On the final weekend before the elections, she will conclude her campaign in Georgia, a general-election presidential battleground, where she will meet with Sen. Jon Ossoff.

However, Harris has not given any significant policy speeches, and there are no preparations for her to do so. No guidance has been provided to former campaign staffers, including whether they should wait to discuss positions with others who are beginning to consider campaign teams. She hasn't responded to a number of prominent Democrats who are considering running.

In the meantime, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain responded to a question from the audience about wanting to see Harris at an event earlier this month that featured California Governor Gavin Newsom in the first presidential primary state by stating that she hasn't heard from the 2024 nominee in a while. Additionally, Harris hasn't been visiting significant donors in the same way as others.

"No serious donor seeking a presidential candidate is waiting for Kamala to call and declare, 'I'm running.'" One significant contributor who visited with a number of possible candidates this summer stated, "She's just not in the conversation at all."

Harris's most recent significant public appearance was as the keynote speaker at the Louisiana Democratic Party's first Masquerade Sneaker Ball in August. Since then, she has made a few appearances, such as on Monday nite during a video organizing call organized by 1 Million Black Voters Rising to commemorate National Voter Registration Day Rally. However, her brief comments were audio-only and not captured on camera.

Several people involved with the conversations claim that Harris has been working the phones, making calls to a variety of activists and politicians. She calls certain people merely to talk. She calls several people to discuss decisions made in 2024, claiming that she is attempting to stay current with political developments. She gives some counsel.

At meals and cocktail parties, those on the other line argue that she must be running because there is no other reason why she would call, and each call sparks more conversation and insistence.

Others who have spoken with her told CNN that they don't think she is likely to start another presidential campaign because of the aimlessness of her talks and fall plans.

The truth is that she hasn't decided whether to say yes or no.

Thus, when Newsom, who has been moving closer to a presidential campaign, told CNN's Jake Tapper that he wouldn't run if Harris did, the only real impact was on Newsom's supporters, who were concerned that he had now convinced himself that he would have to postpone launching until she made a decision, even if that meant waiting until the spring.

In other camps, the notion of waiting on Harris or showing any deference to her at all, even if she enters the race, caused numerous people close to a variety of possible presidential contenders to giggle and send out laughing-to-tears emojis.

One potential candidate's representative told CNN, "That's not a consideration whatsoever."

Rep. Ro Khanna, a fellow Californian who has made no secret of his eagerness to begin his 2028 campaign, avoided giving a direct response when asked if he would wait for Harris or defer to her if she decides to run.

"I think I have an idea for how to create a future economy that benefits everyone in Pennsylvania, not just the AI millionaires. In a text message to CNN, Khanna said, "We need the biggest economic mission in generations. The question for me will be whether my vision meets the moment."

Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona responded that he is most concerned with what is best for his three children when asked if he will wait for Harris to make a decision or not run if she does.

Gallego told CNN, "Everyone is going to make their own decisions for their own personal reasons."

Former Democratic National Committee chair and unofficial advisor Donna Brazile says she is okay with waiting.

"What's the rush to decide if she will run in 2028 when there are no immediate filing deadlines?" Brazile sent an email to CNN. The former vise president is currently dedicating her time to supporting candidates on the 2026 ballot by raising funds and encouraging people to check their registration status and prepare to cast a ballot. We have plenty of time to discuss 2028. Let's attempt the week following the general election on November 3.