It turns out that in the midst of the Trump Authoritarian Crisis the nation faces, that it is much more Democratic Governors than Democratic members of Congress who are actively on the attack against the abuses perpetrated by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), and the utilization of the National Guard in Washington DC, Los Angeles, and threatened expansion to Chicago and other “Blue” cities and states.
In so doing, the following group of Governors are raising attention as leading potential Democratic Presidential contenders for 2028, including
Gavin Newsom of California
JD Pritzker of Illinois
Wes Moore of Maryland
Andy Beshear of Kentucky
Tim Walz of Minnesota
Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan
Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
In addition, other Democratic Governors, although not seen as likely Presidential contenders, are actively challenging the Trump policies including:
Kathy Hochul of New York
Ned Lamont of Connecticut
Jared Polis of Colorado
Katie Hobbs of Arizona
Maura Healey of Massachusetts
Phil Murphy of New Jersey
Josh Stein of North Carolina
Tony Evers of Wisconsin
Ranking the Democratic contenders for president in 2028
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5478259-democrats-presidential-contenders-2028/
Bernie Sanders breaks with Democrats and endorses popular oyster farmer running against Susan Collins.
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/bernie-sanders-graham-platner-oysters-senate-b2817190.html
A Sanders endorsement tends to be the kiss of death, politically. But maybe this time will be different?
Nadler, Pillar of Democratic Party’s Old Guard, Will Retire Next Year
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/nyregion/jerrold-nadler-congress-retires.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ik8.f48a.0mjVi6N1dqz2&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Good idea – if you’re in your 70s or 80s, probably time to retire…unless you’re still doing a great job, in which case ok, but get ready to pass the baton soon; can’t afford more Democrats dying in office.
“Trouble in Buena Vista for Winsome Earle-Sears and the Virginia GOP” – Much Bigger, More Enthusiastic Crowd for Spanberger at the Traditional Labor Day Event There
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/09/trouble-in-buena-vista-for-winsome-earle-sears-and-the-virginia-gop-much-bigger-more-enthusiastic-crowd-for-spanberger-at-the-traditional-labor-day-event-there/
Poll Sponsored by Right-Wing Group Has Abigail Spanberger Up 12 Points; Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones Up 5 Points Each
Dems lead by 10 points in the House of Delegates
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/09/poll-sponsored-by-right-wing-group-has-abigail-spanberger-up-12-points-ghazala-hashmi-and-jay-jones-up-5-points-each/
Democrats’ oldest lawmakers aren’t going away without a fight.
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/05/house-democrats-old-retire-holmes-norton-nadler-jeffries
Joe Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer on forehead.
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-skin-cancer-surgery-mohs-forehead-a9a10a03c713d817b85e28b6132ae86a