All articles tagged with #2028 election
Pete Buttigieg visits Florence and Orangeburg, SC to court Black voters for a potential 2028 bid, touting his federal infrastructure work, backing a reparations study, and urging Democrats to defend democracy amid redistricting debates.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff says he has zero interest in running for president in 2028, telling MS NOW's Jen Psaki that his focus is on the 2026 midterms and winning in Georgia this fall, with the distant future not a priority at the moment.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff reiterates that he will not run for president in 2028 and will concentrate on his Georgia Senate reelection against Rep. Mike Collins. An Emerson College poll in July listed him as a potential 2028 nominee with about 13% support, though he maintains he isn’t pursuing a national bid. The piece notes his rising online profile and ongoing Trump-related attention, while Emerson’s national data show Democrats leading Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A reshuffled 2028 Democratic primary calendar pits Gavin Newsom on a tough six-state early slate (South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia) before Super Tuesday, enabling rivals to scrutinize his California record on issues from transgender policy to energy, oil phaseouts and data-center incentives. With polling showing other candidates gaining traction and Newsom's national appeal potentially waning, the piece argues his governorship ending in 2027 could become baggage in a crowded field alongside Kamala Harris's rising profile.
The DNC approved a revised 2028 presidential primary schedule placing South Carolina first (Jan 22), followed by Nevada (Feb 1), New Hampshire (Feb 8), New Mexico (Feb 15), Michigan (Feb 22), and Virginia (Feb 29). The change aims to better reflect the nation’s racial and demographic diversity and broaden candidate momentum beyond Iowa and New Hampshire, continuing a trend started in 2024. The move has sparked ongoing debate among states and within the party about representativeness and rural voter concerns.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew massive attention with viral videos about egg freezing, praise from Democratic leaders, and rising chatter about a 2028 presidential or Senate bid, while facing Republican critique and online scrutiny.
POLITICO analyzed sitting members’ followings across X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and found social media influence is at an all-time high in Congress. Democrats like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker anchor the top counts, while Republicans lead with Ted Cruz on X and lack a TikTok presence; leadership figures like Pelosi and Schumer also command large audiences. Rising stars such as Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Brandon Gill are gaining traction, and freshman members are increasingly using online reach to shape messaging and potential future leadership or presidential buzz. The piece notes that online clout can amplify a member’s voice even if it doesn’t guarantee electoral victory.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she hasn’t ruled out a 2028 presidential bid and also didn’t rule out a Senate run, emphasizing she’ll stay focused on the midterms; she’s become a leading figure on the left and has even led in early-state polling in New Hampshire.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed she is freezing her eggs and posted early steps on social media, then told ABC News she has not ruled out a future presidential bid. She used the moment to discuss costs, procedures, and how fertility care works in the United States, arguing the system is broken and urging leaders to normalize conversations about reproductive health despite political risk. She offered a light, non-committal response when asked about a 2028 run.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a 2028 bid for president or the New York Senate, but her immediate focus is winning the 2026 midterms; she emphasized that anything is possible at this juncture while reflecting on the Democratic Party’s renewal and endorsements for progressive candidates, and she discussed her decision to publicly share her egg-freezing process to highlight reproductive-care issues.
A former DNC fundraiser, Lindy Li, warned on Fox News that major donors are unlikely to back Kamala Harris in a 2028 bid, citing Democratic divisions, fundraising struggles, and a leftward drift toward socialism. Li said donors view contributions as a business proposition, have grown frustrated with money handling and accountability, and noted billions spent by Harris’s campaign operation and allied groups.
Jonah Goldberg uses a burrito metaphor to examine JD Vance’s potential run for president in 2028, arguing the GOP field remains unsettled and that Vance would be a notably charisma-challenged, Trump-adjacent nominee; the piece situates this within broader debates about the trajectory of the Republican Party and includes a lengthy, polarized reader discussion weighing DeSantis, Abbott, Haley, Rubio, and others in the race.
Trump told donors in a private Oval Office remarks that “we need to elect JD,” signaling a private lean toward JD Vance as his preferred successor for 2028, though no formal endorsement has been made. Rubio remains a contender, having built relationships and a strong profile, while Vance’s role as RNC finance chair and his fundraising machine are highlighted. CPAC polling shows Rubio close to Vance, and advisers caution that Trump’s signals can vary by audience and may not reflect a final decision before the race begins.
Trump privately told donors he wants JD Vance as his 2028 running mate and may publicly back him, but aides say the decision isn’t final as he weighs Rubio and aims to delay an endorsement to avoid appearing lame-duck. Vance has not publicly announced plans and Rubio’s path remains uncertain amid midterm dynamics.
Democrats’ left is energized by insurgent wins but faces a thin bench for a 2028 bid: Ro Khanna is the dominant overt candidate in the field, AOC is a potential runner but not locked in, and labor leader Shawn Fain has been approached but isn’t pursuing it—leaving a limited pool as Michigan’s pivotal Senate primary tests where that energy lands; Mallory McMorrow pledges unity after the winner is declared.