CNN host Abby Phillip warned that former Vice President Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle if she runs again, ranging from the burned bridges after her tell-all book to the changing media landscape that demands authenticity and risk taking. CNN host Abby Phillip warned that former Vice President Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle if she runs again, ranging from the burned bridges after her tell-all book to the changing media landscape that demands authenticity and risk taking.