Democrats lack a leader right now — and might not get one until 2028
You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction.Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats will be leaderless, rudderless and likely split between rising socialist energy and more traditional, establishment liberalism.DNC Chair Ken Martin will likely get ousted and leave behind a hot financial mess and cashless dumpster fire.Hakeem Jeffries has a legit shot at rising to speaker, but will lack a big enough majority as well as the instincts and ambition to lead beyond the House.Chuck Schumer seems tired. If he doesn't win the majority, he'll get challenged for the top job.
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You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction.Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats will be leaderless, rudderless and likely split between rising socialist energy and more traditional, establishment liberalism.DNC Chair Ken Martin will likely get ousted and leave behind a hot financial mess and cashless dumpster fire.Hakeem Jeffries has a legit shot at rising to speaker, but will lack a big enough majority as well as the instincts and ambition to lead beyond the House.Chuck Schumer seems tired. If he doesn't win the majority, he'll get challenged for the top job. Then, he'll be preoccupied with AOC running for his Senate seat and ending his career. Even if she goes for the White House instead, his future at home and as party leader is fragile.Barack Obama is the only Dem with true national sway — and he's made plain he wants to work things mostly behind the scenes.This leaves Bernie Sanders as the most powerful kingmaker for '28 given his network and sustained popularity.
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- You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction.Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats will be leaderless, rudderless and likely split between rising socialist energy and more traditional, establishment liberalism.DNC Chair Ken Martin will likely get ousted and leave behind a hot financial mess and cashless dumpster fire.Hakeem Jeffries has a legit shot at rising to speaker, but will lack a big enough majority as well as the instincts and ambition to lead beyond the House.Chuck Schumer seems tired. If he doesn't win the majority, he'll get challenged for the top job.
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