Shadow Democratic presidential primary underway with potential contenders making appearances in key battleground states. Strategy focuses on effective attacks against Republicans rather than ideology. Governors like Pritzker and Whitmer have differing approaches to countering Trump. Some, like Walz and Newsom, are raising their national profiles through various means.
Key Points
Potential contenders ramping up appearances in key battleground states
Focus on effective attacks against Republicans rather than ideology
Different approaches by governors like Pritzker and Whitmer towards countering Trump
Some Democrats raising national profiles through podcasts and other means
Pros
Emerging potential candidates showcasing their responses to Trump era and Republican control
Focus on effective communication and strategy against Republicans
Governors like Whitmer working with Republicans to get things done for constituents
Cons
Some skepticism about the use of platforms like podcasts by politicians
Concerns about unity within the Democratic Party and alliances with differing ideologies