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These Democrats are already jockeying for the 2028 nomination

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Pete Buttigieg was considered a strong contender in Michigan 's gubernatorial or Senate elections next year , but he ruled himself out of both races on Thursday .

Gavin Newsom has long been considered a likely Democratic presidential candidate, and has been building a nationwide network of supporters and donors in recent years .

Rahm Emanuel Emanuel , who served as the ambassador to Japan under former President Biden , has fueled speculation of a bid for president.

Jared Polis and Gretchen Whitmer have positioned themselves as centrist Democrats since Trump 's inauguration.

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