The initial steps in the upcoming presidential contest, particularly on the Democratic side, have started.
Pete Buttigieg On Thursday, he dismissed the possibility of running for an open Democratic Senate seat in his adopted home state of Michigan.
And the declaration made by the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, who previously spent four years as the transportation secretary, former President Biden's The administration seems to pave the way for Buttigieg's possible 2028 run for the White House.
Although my personal ambitions do not involve seeking public office in 2026, I am still deeply committed to formulating, articulating, and bolstering a perspective that offers an alternative to the 'harsh disorder' of President Donald Trump’s governance, as stated by Buttigieg.
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A person close to Buttigieg’s perspective informed Fox News that the ex-transportation secretary is well-positioned to consider a presidential bid in 2028. They also noted that pursuing either a Senate seat or the role of Michigan governor in 2026 would likely rule out his chances for a future presidency.
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Throughout the nation, California officials facing term limits Gov. Gavin Newsom, Who has long been rumored to have national aspirations is now attracting significant attention and garnering millions of views on YouTube due to a newly launched, high-profile podcast series.
The first two guests of the podcast were MAGA world superstars Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon.
However, this did not sit well with Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky, a Democrat serving his second term and considered a possible candidate for the 2028 election.
“I believe Governor Newsom’s decision to include various viewpoints is excellent,” Beshear stated to journalists earlier this week. “There shouldn’t be hesitation to engage with and discuss ideas from almost anybody. However, Steve Bannon promotes hate and rage, and occasionally even advocates for violence. In my opinion, we should never provide him with a platform or amplify his message anywhere.”
Meanwhile, Democrat JB Pritzker, The wealthy two-time governor of the Democratic-leaning state of Illinois, who has been at the forefront of opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies during his second term, plans to attend New Hampshire’s upcoming state party fundraising event next month. This appearance is fueling numerous predictions about a potential presidential run in 2028.
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Trips to New Hampshire, For more than 100 years, these events have been the initial primaries in the contest for the Oval Office and are considered an early sign of whether a politician is likely to throw their hat into the ring for the upcoming presidential election.
But there's more.
There is significant attention on the former Vice President. Kamala Harris, Who took over as the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee last summer when Joe Biden stepped down from the race due to increasing concerns about his health and well-being?
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Harris, who was defeated in November’s presidential election against Trump, might be eyeing a potential campaign to take over as Governor from Newsom in her native California in 2026. However, pursuing the gubernatorial role then could potentially conflict with plans for a White House run in 2028.
A source close to the former vice president recently informed Fox News Digital that Harris has shared with her associates that she plans to make a decision by late summer regarding a potential run for governor.
Earlier this month, Harris visited Nevada, which is one of the first states to hold Democratic primaries through early voting.
Harris' potential 2024 running mate from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz He isn’t discounting the possibility of launching his own bid for the White House in 2028. On Friday, Walz initiated a prominent series of town halls aimed at Republican-leaning congressional districts. The tour began with a visit to Iowa, which led off the Democratic presidential primary process during the 2020 election cycle.
Three additional notable Democratic figures who are seen as possible contenders for the 2028 race — Governors Gretchen Whitmer from Michigan, Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania, and Beshear — spoke at the House Democrats' yearly policy retreat on Thursday.
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Even Rahm Emanuel, the ex-congressman from Illinois, former White House chief of staff under President Obama, past Chicago mayor, and recent U.S. ambassador to Japan, might be contemplating a bid for office in 2028. This week, Emanuel was featured in a detailed article by Politico.
Although 2028 feels incredibly distant, the initial maneuvers for the upcoming presidential contest start sooner than expected for the opposition party.
That applied to the Republicans during the 2024 election cycle.
Iowa remains at the forefront of the Republican Party's process for selecting a presidential nominee. The first visit to Iowa by a possible candidate during the 2024 election cycle took place in March 2021, shortly after Biden became president.
Mike Pompeo, the former Secretary of State who ultimately chose not to join the presidential race, drew significant notice when he addressed the Westside Conservative Club located in the suburbs of Des Moines that year.
Waiting around doesn’t make sense," said Lucas Meyer, a political strategist based in New Hampshire, to Fox News. "Anyone seriously considering a presidential run should likely get started as soon as possible.
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Meyer, a past leader of the New Hampshire Young Democrats and chair of the advocacy organization 603 Forward, described it as an open competition for Democrats.
He noted that the collection of leaders atop the Democratic Party seems rather shallow right now. There’s potential for new talent to emerge there.
Original article source: Elevating their profiles: Newsom, Pritzker, and Buttigieg take initial steps in the 2028 presidential contest.