# More than two dozen Democrats weigh 2028 presidential bids after midterm gains

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dozens-of-democrats-eyeing-2028-presidential-run-says-former-obama-aide/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:51:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T17:35:37+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx8dzzy8n713o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- More than two dozen Democrats are considering 2028 presidential bids.
- Campaigns are beginning to raise money and hire staff.
- Messina credits midterm gains to a focus on the economy.

## Summary

Former Obama campaign manager Jim Messina says more than two dozen Democratic campaigns are actively exploring bids for the 2028 US presidential election after the party’s gains in this week’s midterms. The early interest suggests a crowded contest may be forming, though Messina expects the field to narrow as candidates face the costs of campaigning.

Messina says some prospective campaigns have started fundraising and hiring, and exploratory committees could be announced in the coming weeks. He credits Democrats’ midterm success to focusing on economic concerns, including the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, which he said hurt rural voters. He cautions that the results were not a broad endorsement of the party and says Democrats will need to bridge divisions between its centrist and progressive wings.

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