In will or no will speculation, the Democratic governors have positioned themselves as future party leaders.
Participating in national press conferencesand interacting with donors nationwide is a type of work that accompanies the reelection campaignHowever. It marks the early stages of considering a presidential bid, whether exactly in 2024 or 2028a type of behind-the-scenes preparation.
If Biden resigns, the Democratic Governor can be in the right position. So grab the benefits of national leadership: a brand established apart from the damaged Nationalist Party. Successful state-level policies, such as more stringent gun control efforts and protection of access to abortion. And some separation from beating their domestic responders can suffer in November.
Interviews with more than 12 democratic strategists and agents have revealed a long list of candidates for president. In addition to Pritzker, Murphy and Newsom, there is Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina. He won the state despite Trump's victory. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who became nationally famous during Biden's Vice Presidential investigation, is also frequently mentioned.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis takes a different approach than many Democrats I worked on a pandemic. You will be an openly gay candidate to make history. Stacey Abrams, running in a rematch with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, is already a party star with a huge national funding base.
"For the Governor, especially for the Governor after 2022, we are currently building an operation, but we can use it again in 2024 or 2028. For those who can win in 2022. It's a really good story to pull them away from the Democratic brand, "said Corey Pratt, a former political director of the Democratic Governor's Association. 2024.
"It's happening in the lightest way, for all obvious reasons, including the need to build a country's financing activity," Pratt added. "But if you want to run for president one day, that doesn't happen overnight."
The Governor faces major hurdles when running for a national position. The most important of these is to stay in the White House, raise awareness of the name, and build a nationwide donor network.
"If Biden doesn't run, but like his habit, he doesn't make that decision very late, he doesn't have much time to introduce himself to the country. He's a longtime Democratic strategist. David Axelrod, a former adviser to former President Barack Obama and confirming the names of two independent governors, said: "Wealthy." Because the governor is not in Washington, It's a little free to get out there, but because the orders to participate in those national conversations are bigger. "
In contrast, the Democrats who ran for president in 2020 and were defeated. Members don't have to do much to resume activity, but they are even closer to the incumbent president. If Biden does not run for the next term, Vice President Kamala Harris has already agreed with House Majority WhipJim Clyburn, a key supporter of Biden in South Carolina in 2020. I'm getting it. Cliburntold The Wall Street Journal"Now I'm for Biden and secondly I'm for Harris."
Many of the 2020 candidates will raise funds for South Carolina Democrats earlier this monthHarris HeadlineOn early state visits, like Harris I've maintained a relationship. SenatorAmy Klobuchar(D-Minn.) Was also featuredat the Democratic Supperin New Hampshire last March. SenatorCory Booker(D-N.J.)did the samein a New Hampshire fundraiser in December 2021. Secretary of Transportation Pete Butigeg and SenatorElizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Also have an off-the-shelf grassroots network available.
Senator's aideBernie Sanders(I-Vt.) Wrote a note earlier this year that he did not close the door in the third presidential election,. By Senatorhimself, whose move was approved. However, Sanders said: "Biden will probably run again, and if he runs again, I will support him"
"Preventing people from doing anything aggressively Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are there, "said a Democrat who advised the former 2020 presidential candidate, admitting to speak anonymously and openly on the issue. "Someone on the left could be bullish enough to run in 2024, but they never go in front of Bernie, and someone in the middle is even less likely to go to Biden. These two Among the two factors, it suppresses almost all activities. "
" But [since 2020] everyone has maintained their toes, "he said.
Even the governor, who is trying to raise the profile of the country, does it in a subtle way. All are based on the general assumption that Biden is running for reelection, but the responsible policy is to strengthen political activity. Just in case.
Pritzker's swing through New Hampshire also includes various East Coast stops, including a rally of Maine Governor Janet Mills and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy running for Governor. I did. He put the right to abortionat the heart of his own campaign. Democrats also get donations from Pritzker's important personal property. Last week he also met with DNC leaders about Chicago hosting the 2024 presidential conference, according to a Pritzker spokesman.
Pritzker said his northeastern trip was to "help the Democratic governor be elected" and was asked about the speculation of2024"nothing else". I can't say that's why I'm running for re-election for the governor of this state, rather than I like the job I have, "he added.
However, his visit to New Hampshire introduced him to a series of voters who are likely to help in the presidential election process over the next few years.
"I think Joe may decide to run again in 2024, but what are you talking about? J.B. says the Democratic Party has a future and is higher than the Governor of Illinois. I think, "Bill said. Shaheen, a DNC member of New Hampshire, attended Pritzker's speech at a party convention last weekend.
In New Jersey, Murphy and his wife launched Super PAC and the non-profit Stronger Fairer Forward. The organization is currently advertising in New Jersey, promoting Murphy's record. This week, the group launched a month-long $ 2 million ad purchase. This explains what Murphyis doingto fight inflation and emphasizeshis own personal story of growing up in his family. .. I had a hard time achieving my goal.
Murphy won the reelection last fall with just over 3 percent points in the state where Biden won nearly 16 points in 2020. The harsh results previewed the cruel mid-term environment the Democrats are facing this fall.
"I don't think there's a secret that Governor Murphy is considering an opportunity to run for president," said former Democratic New Jersey Senator Stephen Sweeney. "I know they're raising money. That's the first sign of interest. I'm interested in whether he runs, who knows, but there's a clear interest."
In California, Newsom is leading two very important issues in the Democratic primary: abortion and guns. He is at the forefront of efforts to codify theRoe v. Wade casein the California Constitution, calling the Democrats "hell is my party" for failing to act. increase.
He also passed the California State Legislature, including abillthat allows Texas-inspiredto sue residents for gun manufacturers and sellers. Supports numerous gun control measures. An abortion bill that does the same for abortion providers.
This is the type of material you can imagine hearing in the Democratic presidential election speech if you get the chance.
"I think there are at least some fair speculations that [Biden's age] will eventually prevent him from running," said Axelrod, "so politicians" if. It's natural to think about "
