Choose your fighter: Who’s in the ring for the 2028 US presidential race
Expect the roster to expand with more DLC.
The midterms have ended, and now it's time to speculate wildly about who might run for U.S. president in 2028. This may seem odd for Singaporeans, as most of our electricity comes from imported natural gas. When the U.S. went to war with Iran in February, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, Asian LNG prices tripled. By July, households were paying the highest electricity tariffs in history, with SP Group warning they could rise again if tensions flare up. So, who occupies the Oval Office in 2029 could have a direct impact on your utility bills.
The Democrats are looking to build on their 2026 midterm victory, despite having fewer party members. However, they will face internal battles between progressive and establishment factions, with candidates like Jon "Newbama" Ossoff, Alexandria "The Progressive" Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin "Guv'nor" Newsom all vying for the Democratic nomination.
On the Republican side, the party is already casting around for reasons for their midterms' losses. Texas is crucial to their presidential chances, as it is for any Democratic candidate. Prominent candidates include JD "The Vice" Vance, the heir apparent to the Trump legacy, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a progressive billionaire with executive experience in managing both fiscal and social policies.
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