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Ro Khanna thinks he can run for president after screaming ‘DEI is back!’ after election defeat

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Wu, T. (2026, November 5). Ro Khanna thinks he can run for president after screaming ‘DEI is back!’ after election defeat. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/us-news/rep-ro-khannas-supporters-launch-effort-for-california-congressmans-potential-presidential-run/

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California congressman Ro Khanna is being considered as a potential presidential candidate by progressives following Democrat victories in recent midterms. A new group called “Run Ro” was launched to raise funds and build support for Khanna’s possible campaign. The group’s founders, former New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst, aim to ensure that the primary debates reflect a progressive populist perspective. While welcoming this support, Khanna has not yet decided whether he will run for president, emphasizing his platform of Medicare for All, ending foreign wars, and taxing billionaires.

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Allies of Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., have launched a draft campaign called "Run Ro" to build support for him running in the 2028 presidential race. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst are co-chairs of this effort, which can raise funds from donors while Khanna considers his candidacy options. The group aims to ensure that the primary debates are framed from a progressive perspective. Despite the challenges—no one has been elected president directly from the House since James Garfield in 1880—Khanna remains open to running and has been touring battleground states, signaling serious interest in the race.

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A far-left California congressman who boasted “DEI is back!” after sweeping Democrat wins in the midterm elections

left describes Khanna's support for DEI as 'boasting', implying a positive stance

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A far-left California congressman who boasted “DEI is back!” after sweeping Democrat wins in the midterm elections is being floated as a possible presidential candidate as progressives bask in their Election Day victories. asserted

progressives → boast → victories

A new group formed to raise money for Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna was launched Thursday to begin building support for his potential White House bid, NBC News reported. asserted

News → form → bid

Former New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst started the “Run Ro” effort after a shocking blue wave swept races across the US. asserted

wave → start → US

“By launching now, we are trying to ensure that the presidential primary debate is framed from a progressive populist perspective,” Konst told NBC. asserted

Konst → launch → NBC

Khanna welcomed the support while stating that he hasn’t yet made a decision on whether to run. “I’m honored that people are encouraging me to run on a platform of Medicare for All, ending foreign wars and taxing the billionaires,” he said. asserted

he → welcome → billionaires

“We need America’s Next New Deal.” asserted

We → need → Deal

The Silicon Valley congressman has proudly embraced his progressive stance, even clashing with potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom over the state’s proposed billionaire tax. asserted

congressman → embrace → tax

On Election Night, Khanna gloated about the return of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) after election wins by many candidates from minority backgrounds. asserted

Khanna → gloat → backgrounds

I love this America tonight,” Khanna added. asserted

Khanna → love → America

The congressman has not been quiet about his presidential aspirations, visiting other states to potentially gauge his national appeal. asserted

congressman → visit → appeal

Khanna traveled to Maine to throw his support behind the now-disgraced former congressional candidate Graham Platner, even after initial allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against him. asserted

allegations → travel → him

In a comment directed at Israel, he even hinted at his White House ambitions. asserted

he → direct → ambitions

“Free advice to the Israelis: It’s not a good idea to detain long-shot presidential candidates,” Khanna said. asserted

Khanna → ’ → candidates

“Not how you’re going to build goodwill with the next American president, whoever that is.” asserted

that → go → president

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