Before we hit the midterms, who is actually leading the pack for the Democrats?

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The race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination is already taking shape. But who actually has what it takes to win?

In this video, I rank the leading Democratic contenders from S Tier to F Tier, examining their polling, popularity, political experience, electoral appeal and ability to build a winning coalition.

We look beyond the headlines to explore each candidate's strengths and weaknesses, the importance of the Democratic primary calendar, and the hurdles they’ll need to overcome to secure the nomination.

Some candidates are overrated. Others might surprise you. And not everyone is as electable as they seem.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Setting the Scene

01:50 - My Methodology

07:55 - Ranking Democrats for 2028

28:12 - Final Thoughts

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