Dems descend on Denver to size up 2028. We asked who wants in the race

DENVER — Democrats are already making their case for 2028.Fresh off sweeping midterm victories, party leaders and rising stars descended on Denver for the "What’s Next" conference.Several potential presidential contenders tested their 2028 messaging before a crowd of activists, strategists and operatives.The conversations offered an early look at who may be considering a run and who is already stepping aside.Less than 24 hours after announcing a challenge to longtime Senate Democratic leader Sen.

Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen.Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., told reporters he was "no longer pursuing" a presidential bid.SCHUMER'S LEADERSHIP RIVAL REVEALS MAJOR SENATE RULE CHANGE HE'D PURSUE IF ELECTED"I believe that the size and scale of these majorities, provides an opportunity for the United States Senate to answer the call of the American people," Van Hollen told reporters in Denver, as he pointed what will be at least a 55-seat Democratic majority in the chamber.Van Hollen’s comments came as Sen.

Cory Booker, D-N.J., weighed whether to make another run for the White House in 2028.Sen.Cory Booker, D-N.J., is among the Democratic figures drawing attention as the party begins looking toward 2028.

(Paul Steinhauser/Fox News Digital)Booker said he is giving "a lot of hard thought" to a potential 2028 presidential campaign, though he said his focus now is pushing for what he called an "American renewal.""My purpose right now, I want to see America in the next five years have the biggest renewal, the biggest resetting of the economic table so it works for all Americans," Booker told Fox News Digital.He pointed to the cost of housing, healthcare and childcare as evidence that many Americans are struggling to get ahead."The gap I’m concerned about is not the gap between left and right anymore, it’s a gap between the American people and the American dream, and I want to see that gap close," he said.Asked what he might do differently if he ran again after his unsuccessfu...