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Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descend on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner

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Democratic leaders and potential 2028 presidential candidates are convening in Denver for a three-day conference organized by Majority Democrats to discuss the party's future following recent electoral successes. The event features prominent figures like Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, and David Axelrod, who will address challenges such as uniting progressive and moderate wings of the party and translating midterm gains into policy achievements. Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist, emphasizes that while the party won significant victories in midterms, these results largely reflect voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump rather than broad support for Democratic policies.
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The Washington Free Beacon was denied press credentials to a two-day political summit in Denver, Colorado, on November 11, 2026, featuring prominent potential 2028 presidential candidates like former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, Georgia senator Raphael Warnock, and California congressman Ro Khanna. Hosted by the super PAC Majority Democrats, the event, dubbed "What's Next," aimed to shape the Democratic Party's direction through 2028. Democrats, fresh off midterm victories, gathered to discuss party unity and strategy, with Lis Smith, a senior adviser to Majority Democrats, acknowledging that the election results more reflect a repudiation of Donald Trump than validation of their party. Featured speakers also included House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro, and former attorney general Eric Holder.

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Fox NewsThis outlet12 Nov

Democratic leaders and potential 2028 presidential candidates are convening in Denver for a three-day conference organized by Majority Democrats to discuss the party's future following recent electoral successes. The event features prominent figures like Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, and David Axelrod, who will address challenges such as uniting progressive and moderate wings of the party and translating midterm…

Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descend on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner (this article)
Washington Free Beacon11 Nov

The Washington Free Beacon was denied press credentials to a Democratic Party political summit in Denver featuring potential presidential candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Raphael Warnock. The event, hosted by super PAC Majority Democrats, claims to address key issues facing the party through 2028 but has limited media access, citing space constraints despite denying specific requests from conservative outlets…

Free Beacon Denied Press Credentials to Dems' Post-Election Summit →
Al Jazeera12 Nov

Democrats will gather in Denver this Thursday for a two-day conference titled What’s Next to debate the party's future following their midterm election victories. The event, organized by the moderate group Majority Democrats, brings together established leaders, newly elected lawmakers, and potential 2028 presidential candidates including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and former Transportation Secretary Pete…

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The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump." The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is quietly working towards a new goal: to become a progressive kingmaker in the burgeoning battle for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
President Donald Trump says he may not put his thumb on the scale when it comes to picking the Republican Party's 2028 presidential nominee.
The 2028 Republican White House race may be getting its first battle lines, as Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly offered competing assessments of the GOP's devastating midterm election losses, potentially previewing their visions for the party's future.
In the lead-up to the November midterms, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) put its support behind California’s Proposition 40, a measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state.
In the battle for the House, thanks to the stunning blue tsunami, Democrats cleared the 218-seat threshold needed to recapture the chamber. But with plenty of races still outstanding, the big question is just how large a majority will Democrats end up with when all the votes are counted.
Abdul El-Sayed, who became the veritable face of this midterm cycle acting as the GOP’s boogeyman for Democratic policies across the country, is projected to topple former Rep. Mike Rogers in what was one of the most-watched contests of the election.
Jackson's victory will end Collins’ nearly three-decade career in the Senate.
With his victory, Crowley will succeed retiring two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and makes history as Wisconsin's first Black politician elected governor.
Later in the campaign he unveiled a plan which he said would also lower the cost of healthcare, housing, home and auto insurance, electricity, and even higher education.
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The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump." The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here."
And it's become increasingly clear that business leaders worldwide could potentially provide access or information about the U.S. government if placed correctly.
Texas is poised to overtake Virginia as the nation's largest data center market and is projected to account for roughly a quarter of new U.S. data center power capacity through 2030.
Democrats won control of the Senate and House in Tuesday's election in what could be their largest House majority in nearly two decades.
The impact varies by household, but these figures offer a snapshot of the price pressures voters may weigh ahead of the midterms.
She insisted, however, in the video message posted to social media over the weekend that she could not support El-Sayed, citing his backing from radical left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away and he's right.
She insisted, however, in the video message posted to social media over the weekend that she could not support El-Sayed, citing his backing from radical left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away and he's right.
The economic debate could help determine which party controls Congress, as both parties try to persuade voters their policies will improve household finances and business prospects.
The DOJ said it would appeal.
The fund’s donor rules also make clear which groups it says it will not accept money from, and one is the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s largest police organization.
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Lis Smith, a longtime Democratic strategist and veteran of several presidential campaigns, serves as a senior adviser to the group and said the post-midterm election event would take an honest look at the party’s recent victories and what comes next now that they will control the House and the Senate. "Democrats won big last week, but let’s be honest: the election was more a repudiation of Donald Trump than a validation of our party," Smith told Fox News Digital.
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The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump." The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here."

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Fresh off sweeping midterm victories, Democratic leaders, strategists and potential 2028 presidential contenders are heading to Colorado to debate what comes next for their party. asserted
what → head → party
The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump." The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here." asserted
party → ’ → Democrats
The lineup includes former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ran in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro; Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.; Sen.-elect James Talarico, D-Texas; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; and former Obama advisor David Axelrod. asserted
who → include → 2020
Democrats, as they prepare to take control of Congress in January, are seeking to capitalize on their electoral gains and strategize on how to make good on the campaign promises that won them control of both chambers of Congress and many usually red State Houses — like affordability and healthcare. asserted
that → prepare → affordability
Organizers describe the gathering as a chance to assess the 2026 results and discuss the leaders, ideas and debates that could shape the party through 2028 and beyond. uncertain
that → describe → 2028
The conference was scheduled even before Democrats' sweeping midterm victories earlier this month where they saw historic seat flips not just in traditional Republican strongholds like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. asserted
they → schedule → Texas
Democrats must now turn those midterm gains into a governing agenda that reaches beyond their energized base. asserted
that → turn → base
Party leaders have pledged to lower costs, improve government services and investigate the Trump administration, but the party still faces questions about how to unite its progressive and moderate wings. asserted
party → pledge → wings
Hosted by Majority Democrats, a group led by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., it is billed as an "independent, outsider conversation" about the party’s future. asserted
it → host → future
Lis Smith, a longtime Democratic strategist and veteran of several presidential campaigns, serves as a senior adviser to the group and said the post-midterm election event would take an honest look at the party’s recent victories and what comes next now that they will control the House and the Senate. "Democrats won big last week, but let’s be honest: the election was more a repudiation of Donald Trump than a validation of our party," Smith told Fox News Digital. asserted
Smith → serve → Digital
"That’s why Majority Democrats is bringing together some of the biggest names and brightest new voices in Democratic politics at ‘What’s Next’ to have honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t and where our party goes from here. asserted
party → ’ → conversations
" "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine what it means to be a Democrat, and our party can’t afford to squander it," she added. asserted
she → redefine → it
The conference’s high-profile guest list could also offer an early glimpse of the party’s 2028 presidential field, fueling speculation about who may seek the nomination. uncertain
who → offer → nomination
With no clear frontrunner, the gathering gives potential contenders a chance to share their views as Democrats consider who might lead the party’s next campaign. uncertain
who → give → campaign
For now, their more immediate test will be delivering on the promises that helped them win the midterm elections. asserted
them → deliver → elections
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