Where Dems eyeing the White House are putting their midterm chips
Summary
Potential Democratic presidential contenders are treating Tuesday’s midterm elections as a chance to build support for possible 2028 campaigns. The article highlights how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear have tied their prospects to different races and party outcomes.Key Facts
- Ocasio-Cortez contributed $1 million and campaigned for progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race.
- Ocasio-Cortez has said an El-Sayed victory would show that a progressive can win in a swing state; a loss could weaken her case for a presidential run.
- Ocasio-Cortez is also backing House candidate Randy Villegas in California and Senate candidate Angie Nixon in Florida.
- Shapiro has focused largely on Pennsylvania, where he is seeking reelection against Republican Stacy Garrity.
- The article says a double-digit Shapiro win and victories by three Democratic House candidates would strengthen his potential 2028 case.
- Shapiro would benefit further if Democrat Bob Harvie defeats Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick or Democrats take control of Pennsylvania’s state Senate.
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, has focused on helping Democrats win a majority of the nation’s governorships.
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