Andrew Yang Podcast The End of Kingmakers: Why 2028 Will Redefine the Democratic Party
May 26, 2025
Ross Barkan, a political commentator and author, joins Andrew Yang to dive into the transformative landscape of the 2028 Democratic primary. They discuss the decline of traditional kingmakers like Obama and the emergence of fresh gubernatorial candidates. Ross shares insights from his personal political journey and the challenges of fundraising. The conversation also addresses the evolving media strategies for potential candidates like Gavin Newsom and highlights the importance of storytelling in politics and literature, linking personal narratives to broader historical events.
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Ross Barkan's 2018 Campaign Experience
- Ross Barkan shared his experience running for state senate in Brooklyn in 2018.
- He emphasized the difficulty of fundraising and the personal toll of political campaigning.
Open 2028 Democratic Primary
- The 2028 Democratic primary will be wide open with no dominant party kingmakers like Obama or Clintons.
- Many younger governors and senators will likely compete, making it anyone's game.
Governors as Leading Contenders
- Governors are emerging as the front-runners for the 2028 presidential nomination.
- Candidates like Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, and Gavin Newsom are already considered viable contenders.
