Dozens of Democrats weigh 2028 White House bids, ex-Obama aide says

More than two dozen Democrats are considering 2028 presidential runs following the party's midterm victories, according to Jim Messina, who managed Barack Obama's 2012 campaign. Messina told the BBC he has spoken with "over two dozen campaigns" already starting financing and hiring staff, and predicted exploratory committee announcements could come after Thanksgiving. He noted the field may shrink due to fundraising demands. Messina advised candidates to focus on economic vision and AI policy, while warning that the challenge of whether to engage with outgoing President Donald Trump will make the race "the most interesting presidential since 2008."