Mar 8, 2026 10:05 PM
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Holy smoke, at first glance a primary outcome like that might seem to be Vance's midnight max dream. But no one actually knows that he can attract the same eccentric independents and disaffected Democrats that Trump garners to acquire an edge. After all, the latter had been courting those peeved proles for decades, whereas Vance is just another untested GOP member at the art. Other Republicans could easily give up due to the clumsy results or unfamiliar posturing and reflexively revert to the old pre-populism ways of the party.
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Kamala Harris gets boost on potential presidential bid
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/...6cb7&ei=37
INTRO: Former Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender, as new polling and analysis suggest that Democratic voters may be more receptive to a pragmatic, center-leaning figure than the party’s public image or internal rhetoric often implies.
A recent survey analysis published by the Manhattan Institute found that the Democratic coalition is significantly more moderate and internally divided, with the party’s largest bloc made up of voters who favor a more “normal,” middle‑of‑the‑road governing approach.
Harris recently topped a poll of potential Democratic Primary candidates, with Democratic primary voters getting 23 percent, followed by Gavin Newsom at 20 percent, according to the Manhattan Institute.
On issues ranging from immigration and crime to education and social policy, respondents often favored incremental or centrist positions over more ideologically rigid ones. Analysts behind the survey argued that the party’s median voter is closer to the center than commonly portrayed, a dynamic that could benefit a candidate with broad name recognition and establishment credibility.
The findings come as Harris remains competitive-or gains ground-in early polling of potential Democratic presidential candidates, fueling speculation about a possible comeback bid.
This environment may play to Harris’s advantage. Despite her 2024 loss to President Donald Trump, Harris has remained a prominent national figure through a high‑profile memoir release, a nationwide book tour, and continued engagement with Democratic audiences.
Polling has shown Harris either leading or closely trailing other top Democratic figures, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, in early 2028 primary matchups... (MORE- details)
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Kamala Harris gets boost on potential presidential bid
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/...6cb7&ei=37
INTRO: Former Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender, as new polling and analysis suggest that Democratic voters may be more receptive to a pragmatic, center-leaning figure than the party’s public image or internal rhetoric often implies.
A recent survey analysis published by the Manhattan Institute found that the Democratic coalition is significantly more moderate and internally divided, with the party’s largest bloc made up of voters who favor a more “normal,” middle‑of‑the‑road governing approach.
Harris recently topped a poll of potential Democratic Primary candidates, with Democratic primary voters getting 23 percent, followed by Gavin Newsom at 20 percent, according to the Manhattan Institute.
On issues ranging from immigration and crime to education and social policy, respondents often favored incremental or centrist positions over more ideologically rigid ones. Analysts behind the survey argued that the party’s median voter is closer to the center than commonly portrayed, a dynamic that could benefit a candidate with broad name recognition and establishment credibility.
The findings come as Harris remains competitive-or gains ground-in early polling of potential Democratic presidential candidates, fueling speculation about a possible comeback bid.
This environment may play to Harris’s advantage. Despite her 2024 loss to President Donald Trump, Harris has remained a prominent national figure through a high‑profile memoir release, a nationwide book tour, and continued engagement with Democratic audiences.
Polling has shown Harris either leading or closely trailing other top Democratic figures, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, in early 2028 primary matchups... (MORE- details)
