Sure - it's a bit satirical, but with the way the left is going, it's not totally unrealistic to consider. The 2028 presidential election may feel far away, but the race to define it is already underway. On this week's Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina broke down how Democrats are quietly shaping their next presidential strategy—long before a single vote is cast.
At the center of the conversation is the "invisible primary," the behind-the-scenes competition where candidates build support from donors, party elites, and voters. It's not just about who runs - it's about what the Democratic Party stands for moving forward.
Potential contenders are already signaling interest. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom appear to lead the early field, while figures like Pete Buttigieg, Gretchen Whitmer, and Josh Shapiro represent a second tier focused on broader voter appeal. A deeper bench of governors and national figures adds even more uncertainty to an already crowded picture.
But the bigger question isn't just the candidates - it's the strategy. Democrats face a familiar challenge: how to rebuild a winning coalition. That means re-engaging core voters like African Americans, energizing younger voters, and improving outreach to Latino communities - especially in states like Texas, where turnout and margins remain critical.
Messaging will be key. The hosts argue that while Democrats have struggled to communicate clearly in recent cycles, there are signs of a shift toward more direct, policy-focused language. Economic concerns - particularly affordability - are expected to dominate, cutting across ideological lines and resonating with a wide range of voters.
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"long before a single vote is cast"????
ReplyDeleteAs if that has something to do with the results.......
If commiefornia gets away with the steal this will happen.
ReplyDeleteCommunism was outlawed by Eisenhower, how is it getting away with all this crap.
ReplyDeleteIt's a new and better communism!
DeleteRotting manure is still rotting manure!
DeleteIF the GOP Rino's refuse to do anything about the lefts MASSIVE cheat machinery this isn't a maybe....
ReplyDeletehmmmm....,2028,the start of the first civil war in the country.
ReplyDeletewtf is this bs helll nooooooo
ReplyDeleteWhat the non-Left can do about it: Stop in-fighting.
ReplyDeleteWe are a functional coalition that includes everything from total Trump fans who style their hair and name their children after The Donald, to people whose vote against Harris in no way implies that we'd shake Trump's hand. Naturally we're going to disagree. Sometimes better solutions emerge from debates about the best way to deal with an issue. We should debate. We should question. We should challenge. We should still avoid attacking each other. When we tear down another group of non-globalist, non-socialist people we're doing the Left's work for them and making the ticket shown above look viable.
If only the democratic and republican parties fielded proven moral, honest, incorruptible, religious, and intelligent candidates.
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