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

Messina predicted that in the coming weeks

A former adviser to Barack Obama indicates that more than 20 Democrats plan to run for president in 2028, a prospect that is materializing after the party's remarkable performance in this week's US midterm elections. Jim Messina, who led Obama's campaign in 2012, confirmed this trend. He noted that, given the significant victories won by Democrats in both legislative and state-level disputes, he has discussed with more than twenty campaigns actively exploring the possibility of appearing in 2028. These teams have already started the funding process and have started recruiting the necessary staff.

Messina predicted that in the coming weeks, probably after Thanksgiving, we'll begin to see official announcements by Democratic exploration committees, according to information broadcast on the BBC's podcast Americast. In addition, he learned about a person moving to work on a presidential government campaign. However, the expert warned that this number could decrease as candidates face the need to raise considerable sums, essential for the primary competitions that will determine the party's name.

As Obama's deputy chief of staff

In her discussions with candidates or their teams, Messina stresses that she emphasizes their economic vision for the future of the nation and their approach to artificial intelligence. Another determining factor he mentioned is the incumbent president, Donald Trump, who will remain in office for the duration of the campaign. Messina asked a rhetorical question: Will Democrats respond to the challenges generated by Donald Trump on a daily basis, or will they remain focused exclusively on their own message? He believes this presidential race will be the most exciting in the decade since 2008.

As Obama's deputy chief of staff at the White House, Messina attributed the party's success in the midterm elections to its ability to maintain a clear focus on the economy and the impact of Donald Trump's imposed taxes, which have been described as „devastating to rural voters”. He illustrated the agricultural situation: a farmer who pays $7 for a gallon of diesel for tractors and, at the same time, endures rising prices for all products, faces clear economic difficulties. By maintaining the economic message, Democrats have managed to gain defeats in traditional Republican states such as Iowa, Kansas, and Texas.

Messina pointed to a common criticism of the Democrats - the lack of consistency in the message - and pointed out that, for the first time in a long time, the party managed to focus on the economy, thus avoiding „social wars”. However, he offered an important caveat: the performance in the midterm elections does not represent a final endorsement of the party, and added that, for Democrats, the „MVP”(most valuable player) of this campaign was Donald Trump. The next challenge for the party will be the unity between progressive and centrist areas within Congress. This need for internal cohesion is essential for their political future.