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THE HILL: Democratic Candidates Rush to Define Themselves Ahead of Primary Season

February 17, 2026

The 2028 Democratic primary may be a year off, but many of the would-be candidates have already soft launched their campaigns with voters. Potential candidates such as Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania are turning to newly penned books and late-night appearances.

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Rodell Mollineau gave his insights into what potential candidates will need to hone in on to succeed ahead of the Democratic primaries in The Hill.