Iowa Matters Less Than Ever for Democrats, but They Can’t Quit It

The state no longer goes first for the party’s presidential nomination process, but ambitious politicians with an eye toward 2028 keep showing up. It’s “the gravitational pull,” as one Iowa Democrat put it.

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A New Democratic Think Tank Wants to Curb the Influence of Liberal Groups

Led by a former aide to Senator Harry Reid, the Searchlight Institute is hoping to persuade Democrats to play down causes like climate change and L.G.B.T.Q. rights to appeal to more voters

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Pressed About a Possible 2028 Run, Focuses on Re-election

Mr. Moore said in a TV interview that he “is not running for president.” The first-term governor, who has traded barbs with President Trump, said he was excited about seeking a second term.

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The D.N.C.’s New Leader Seeks to Curb Dark Money Influence in 2028 Primaries

The move is the first significant maneuver from Ken Martin to shape the party’s next presidential nominating process, but how much bite his proposal could have remains to be seen.

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Senator Gallego Brings a Message of Hope for Democrats to Iowa

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to his message as it regroups.

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What Kamala Harris’s Decision for Governor Means for 2028

A Harris ally says “all options are on the table” but cautions against reading too much into the former vice president’s choice to skip the California governor race.

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In South Carolina, Newsom Tests the Presidential Waters (Without Saying So)

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California met with Democratic voters in an early primary state that has become pivotal in presidential races.

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Democrats Lay Groundwork for a ‘Project 2029’

The plan to write a policy agenda for the next Democratic president is at the center of a raging debate within the party: whether its biggest problem is its ideas or its difficulty in selling them.

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Five Big Midterm Questions That Could Shape Democrats’ 2028 Field

Before they can run in 2028, numerous top Democrats will first face re-election in 2026. And for everyone, the midterms will serve as a new political proving ground.

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‘I Didn’t Get It Done’: A Reflective Tim Walz Wants to Make Good

Last year’s Democratic vice-presidential nominee has thrown himself into a robust atonement-and-explanation tour, though aides insist there is no grand strategy.

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