Auditions for the 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination?
A trio of Democratic governors from states President Donald Trump won in 2024 are set to appear at House Democrats’ policy retreat in mid-March, according to a letter obtained by POLITICO.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are all scheduled to present on “their approaches to governing a state that President Trump carried in 2024,” said the letter from Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.). The three governors have all been seen as rising political stars who could mount presidential bids in 2028.
The annual “issues conference” is set to take place from March 12 to 14 at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, just outside of Washington. It will provide a venue for the party faithful to huddle as they chart their path back to power.
In addition to the governors, Democrats are set to hear from bipartisan pollsters John Anzalone and Sarah Longwell, as well as party campaign and messaging arms. A recently formed task force is also scheduled to talk about their work on rapid response and litigation against Trump and his administration, among other presentations on the agenda.
One potential wrinkle for the conference: the looming federal funding deadline March 14….
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