Center-left previews 2028 in Denver
Moderate Democrats took a victory lap two years in the making.
The News DENVER — In the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, a series of high-profile events took place at a festival called What's Next conference in Denver. The conference showcased a consensus among candidates that focused on delivering tangible results to voters, rather than engaging in partisan debates over political labels.
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania emphasized the need for action, while Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan highlighted the desire for meaningful change over incremental improvements. Democratic hopeful Pete Buttigieg acknowledged the popularity of his approach, which aims to pass cost-cutting bills and reassure voters that the party won't revert to pre-Trump neoliberal policies.
The two-year conference, organized by Majority Democrats, had been funded by moderate donors as a strategic investment to steer the party away from identity politics and towards prosperity for more Americans. The conference featured a mix of candidates who fit the moderate network and those who believed the event was merely a big-money ploy to defeat progressive candidates.
Despite some disagreements, the attendees celebrated the center-left approach, with a focus on building homes, lowering bills, and expanding healthcare. However, there were concerns that the event may have inadvertently watered down progressive principles for political gain.
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