Why 2028 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Are Quietly Line Up to Court Elizabeth Warren

After promising she wouldn't, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. She got hammered, coming in third in her home state of Massachusetts, behind Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday. I don't think you get a participation trophy for that.

From 2020 Defeat to Progressive Kingmaker

Despite the fib and the clock-cleaning she received, Warren remains popular in Massachusetts, winning a third term by defeating Republican John Deaton, now challenging Sen. Ed Markey, in 2024. She is popular within the national Democratic Party as well.

Warren is a darling of the progressive movement. She has clout.

Axios Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Courting by 2028 Hopefuls

Axios reported, "Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, one of the most influential leaders in the progressive movement, is being publicly and privately courted by Democrats eyeing presidential bids in 2028 – a sign they're trying to build up their lefty credentials."

"Warren lost her bid for the White House in 2020 but played a major role in shaping Joe Biden's presidency by installing her allies in his administration," Axios said. "Some centrist Democrats worry that Warren has helped push the party too far to the left."

While Warren seldom roams the streets of New Bedford or Fall River, she is highly visible on cable network television, using her high profile to bash her nemesis, President Donald Trump.

The Centrist Backlash and Potential 2028 Contenders

Breitbart reported Warren has met with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and "has a texting relationship" with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, two potential candidates for the 2028 nomination.

"Warren has also worked with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), another progressive and potential 2028 contender," Breitbart wrote.

While Warren will never occupy 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, she could have a hand in at least nominating the next Democrat to make a bid for the White House – but along the way, they may have to stop to kiss Warren's ring.