With early race for 2028 fast approaching, 3 more Democrats slated to join summit to plot out future
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With early race for 2028 fast approaching, 3 more Democrats slated to join summit to plot out future

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  • Three prominent Democrats with potential 2028 presidential ambitions—Sens. Cory Booker, Chris Van Hollen, and Rep. Ro Khanna—will join other party contenders at the "What's Next" summit in Denver from Nov. 12 to 14 to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
  • The summit, hosted by Majority Democrats, aims to unite different factions within the party and learn from the 2026 races to build a stronger coalition for the 2028 election.
  • Other potential 2028 candidates attending include former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senators Raphael Warnock, Ruben Gallego, and Chris Murphy, alongside governors and political strategists.
  • The Democratic Party seeks to resolve internal divisions between moderates and progressives, which have hindered voter support, as they aim to regain control of the House in the upcoming midterms and build momentum for 2028.
  • Denver was chosen for the summit as a potential host city for the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with over 2,000 attendees expected to participate in discussions on shaping the party's future agenda.

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