2028 presidential primary

Sen. Eric Schmitt warned that progressive and far-left candidates are reshaping Democratic primaries, citing recent victories in New York and Michigan. He highlighted immigration policy shifts and potential challenges to Chuck Schumer from figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the 2028 presidential primary.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) warns that the Democratic Party's 2028 primary will be defined by a 'hammer-and-sickle' surge of radical leftist candidates, citing recent primary victories by progressive candidates in New York and Michigan. He highlights challenges to moderate incumbents like Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, as well as the Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, and criticizes Democratic immigration policies as a key driver of this shift.

Gavin Newsom is positioning himself as a defender of Joe Biden's legacy in the lead-up to the 2028 Democratic primary, contrasting with other potential candidates who have distanced from Biden. Newsom's public support includes hosting Hunter Biden on his podcast and praising Biden's policymaking, while figures like Kamala Harris and others have criticized the Biden administration.

Democrats are divided over DNC chair Ken Martin's leadership amid criticism of a flawed 2024 election autopsy and financial struggles. Some DNC members defend Martin, emphasizing his support for state party funding, while others call for his resignation, citing a lack of trust in the DNC's credibility.