Summary
Some Democrats thinking about running for president in 2028 are changing the positions they took in 2020. They believe past left-leaning policies contributed to their loss to President Donald Trump in 2024. Now, Democrats are adjusting their views on issues like security, crime, and climate change.
Key Facts
- Democrats are rethinking their positions as they prepare for the 2028 presidential election.
- They believe their loss in the 2024 election was partly due to unpopular policies from 2020.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for more "culturally normal" ideas.
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized previous COVID-19 response approaches.
- Pete Buttigieg warned about how discussions on diversity can seem disconnected.
- Sen. Cory Booker stressed not to "cancel" individuals over small disagreements.
- Democrats now focus on border security and resist calls to "defund" the police.
- The party is also becoming critical of tech companies and their impact on jobs and costs.
