Shadow Democratic Presidential Primary
The shadow Democratic presidential primary is underway with potential contenders making appearances in key battleground states. They are focusing on landing effective punches against Republicans rather than ideological differences. Some governors like JB Pritzker and Gretchen Whitmer are taking different approaches in responding to the Trump administration. Tim Walz, Gavin Newsom, and Andy Beshear are also raising their national profiles for potential 2028 runs. Some Senate Democrats, like Ruben Gallego and Cory Booker, are considering future White House bids.