Dem governors weighing White House face the DeSantis dilemma
Summary
Democratic governors considering running for president in 2028 face a tough choice about when to start their campaigns. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential run showed it can be risky to wait too long after winning reelection because opponents may get a head start.Key Facts
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waited from November 2022 until May 2023 to enter the presidential race after winning reelection.
- DeSantis’ campaign team now regrets this delayed start because it allowed Donald Trump to gain an early advantage.
- Democratic governors like Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, JB Pritzker, and Andy Beshear will need to decide soon whether to launch presidential bids early or focus on state work.
- Starting a run early may hurt their focus on local issues and provoke challenges from state lawmakers.
- Waiting to run allows more time to pass laws but gives rivals more time to campaign nationally.
- DeSantis faced attacks from Trump even before officially entering the race.
- Democratic primary conditions in 2028 will differ from DeSantis’ 2024 Republican primary, where Trump remained very popular despite legal issues.
- None of the mentioned Democratic governors have publicly committed to a timeline for announcing a presidential run.
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