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.

Potential Democratic Vice Presidential Candidates for Vice President Harris

Democratic governors and officials are being considered as potential running mates for Vice President Harris if she secures the party's nomination. The potential candidates face challenges such as low national name recognition and minimal time to change that, as well as varying levels of appeal and popularity.

Potential Replacement Candidates for President Biden

An internal survey suggests that some Democrats are considering replacing President Biden with either Vice President Kamala Harris or Hillary Clinton as they believe they could defeat former President Trump. The poll shows Trump leading Biden in key swing states.

Potential Vice Presidential Pick Announcement by Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump may announce his vice presidential pick before Thursday's debate, with potential candidates including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. The decision may come sooner than expected, and Trump's team is considering the timing carefully.