2028 Democrats Compete for Spotlight in Michigan Ahead of 2024

The 2024 presidential election may still be over two years away, but that hasn't stopped potential 2028 Democratic contenders from jockeying for the spotlight in key battleground states like Michigan. This past weekend, several high-profile Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, took the stage at the Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus Legacy Luncheon in Detroit, delivering speeches that seemed to have one eye firmly fixed on the next presidential race.

Harris, who is widely expected to run for president again in 2028, used her address to strike a defiant tone, calling on Democrats to "fight like hell" to protect the party's priorities. She emphasized the importance of mobilizing women voters, a key demographic that could play a decisive role in the next election cycle. Buttigieg, another potential 2028 contender, struck a more conciliatory note, urging the party to reach out to rural and working-class voters who have drifted away from the Democratic fold in recent years.