Charles Barkley criticizes Kamala Harris as potential presidential candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
During a recent episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Charles Barkley stated that Kamala Harris cannot be president as the 2028 election approaches. While acknowledging Harris as a 'nice lady,' he emphasized the need for a stronger candidate to avoid electoral defeat in the upcoming presidential race. Barkley suggested supporting Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. He expressed skepticism toward other prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, reinforcing the belief that the party must offer a serious contender for the presidency.
- •Barkley calls Kamala Harris a 'nice lady' but says she can't be president.
- •He emphasizes the need for a 'real candidate' for the 2028 election.
- •Suggested alternatives include Talarico, Shapiro, Moore, and Beshear.
- •Barkley expressed doubts about the viability of Newsom and Ocasio-Cortez.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We need a real candidate, or we’re going to lose again’: Charles Barkley says Kamala Harris ‘can’t be president’
"We’re still two years away from the next presidential election, but NBA legend Charles Barkley has already ruled out a few high-profile Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. During a recent appearance on The Chris Cuomo Project, Barkley called Harris a “nice lady” but said flatly that she ‘can’t be president” as he gave…
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