Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide

Summary

After the Democrats' midterm victories, former Obama aide Jim Messina told the BBC he has talked to "over two dozen campaigns" considering 2028 presidential runs, with some already hiring staff. The report follows wider moves by Republicans and Democrats to position themselves for the 2028 race.

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   6 Nov 2026, 16:51 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that Jim Messina, a former Obama aide, says that after Democrats' midterm victories he has talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff, as dozens of Democrats eye a 2028 presidential run.