Slotkin Weighs 2028 Bid After Meeting Nearly 30 Democratic Prospects
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Updated · POLITICO · May 12
Slotkin Weighs 2028 Bid After Meeting Nearly 30 Democratic Prospects
2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 12
Nearly 30 potential Democratic contenders are on Slotkin’s spreadsheet, and she said she is meeting them while leaving open a 2028 presidential run of her own.
Slotkin said “it does not have to be me,” signaling she could back another candidate if she concludes that person is best positioned to help Democrats win.
A governor would be a smart choice for the ticket, she said, arguing executive experience matters as Democrats debate how to rebuild party leadership.
On Israel, Slotkin tried to balance support for a Jewish state with criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military policy as Democratic divisions over Gaza and the wider regional war deepen.
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