Harris Urges Democrats to Consider Institutional Changes

Kamala Harris used an appearance on Baby, This Is Keke Palmer to urge Democrats to consider changes to federal institutions, including expanding the Supreme Court and supporting statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. She also raised concerns about affordability and said Democrats should focus on the November 2026 midterm elections. Her comments do not amount to a decision about a 2028 presidential campaign. The podcast episode was released Tuesday, October 13. Harris said Democrats should consider adding Supreme Court justices and pursue statehood for the two jurisdictions if Congress supports it. She also discussed the cost of housing, health care, groceries and gas. The remarks brought structural proposals into a political discussion that she also framed around immediate economic concerns. In one account of the interview, Harris also advocated reconsidering the Electoral College so the national popular vote would carry greater weight. The account did not provide a detailed legislative plan. Changes to the court’s size would require legislation and presidential approval, or a congressional veto override. Democrats gaining control of Congress would not, by itself,...