Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide

Figure caption, Strategist: Over two dozen 'serious people' exploring 2028 White House bid.

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Mais de duas dúzias de democratas estão mirando candidaturas à Casa Branca em 2028, após o sucesso de seu partido nas eleições de meio de mandato dos EUA nesta semana, segundo o homem por trás da bem-sucedida campanha de reeleição de Barack Obama.

Jim Messina, who led Obama's 2012 campaign, said that since Democrats saw major victories in congressional races as well as state elections, he's spoken to "over two dozen campaigns" that are actively considering running in 2028 and have begun the financing process and hiring staff.

I think you're going to start having Democrats announce exploratory committees next week or the next couple of weeks, probably after Thanksgiving", Messina told the BBC's Americast podcast.

He said he already knows someone relocating to work on a governor's presidential campaign.

Ele também previu que o número poderia diminuir à medida que os candidatos enfrentavam pressão para arrecadar grandes somas necessárias para os concursos primários que decidirão o candidato do partido.

Messina gave some insight into the conversations he's had, saying: "When I sit down with candidates or their campaigns, I say to them, 'Tell me your economic vision for the future of this country.

Then there's another factor: the outgoing president, Donald Trump, who will still be in office during the campaign season.

And so, do the Democrats take the bait and talk about Donald Trump every day, or do you stay focused on your message?" he said.

It's going be the most interesting presidential [election] since 2008.

Messina, que depois se tornou o vice‑chefe de gabinete de Obama na Casa Branca, disse que o sucesso do partido nas eleições de meio de mandato nos EUA se devia à sua capacidade de manter o foco na economia e ao efeito das tarifas de Donald Trump, que foram “devastadoras para os eleitores rurais”.

Manter a mensagem sobre a economia ajudou-os a virar assentos em estados tradicionalmente fortes para o Partido Republicano, como Iowa, Kansas e Texas, disse ele.

Messina cautioned Democrats that success in this year's midterm elections was not a ringing endorsement of the party and that "the MVP of the election for the Democrats was Donald Trump.

A parte mais difícil agora será reunir as alas progressista e centrista do partido no Congresso, disse ele.

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