Newsweek, March 2025
Democrats rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run are further fueling speculation that they may jump into the race to win the White House. The first votes of the 2028 Democratic primary won’t be cast until about three years from now, but candidates may already be making early moves to carve out their lane in what could be a crowded race. Whoever emerges from the primary will be tasked with leading a party that has struggled a bit since their 2024 loss.
Democrats remain deeply divided about the ideological direction the party should follow going forward, and elected Democrats are coming under increasing scrutiny from the base amid concerns they aren’t doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies. Candidates aren’t likely to make official announcements until closer to 2028; if history is any indicator, most will announce after the midterms. But some are already taking early steps to build up their national name recognition, and some of their recent moves have fueled speculation about the presidential race.
