WASHINGTON — Rep. Ro Khanna, a likely contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, said at a Democratic conference in Denver that he is “certainly considering” a run, and that the warm reception he received there makes him more likely to take the step. Also at the conference, Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he is out of the 2028 field.
“I think after the reception here, I’m more likely to consider it,” Mr. Khanna, of California, said at the “What’s Next” conference, Fox News reported. “I mean, but I’m going around the country seeing whether the message will resonate.” Asked about timing, he said, “I think, starting next year, people will be running.” Mr. Khanna, one of the few progressive-left figures at a conference organized by the centrist group Majority Democrats, added: “Imagine this: We’ve had three 80-year-old presidents in a row, and suddenly you’re going to have a new generation on both sides. I think that’s fantastic for this country.” He said he is “excited about some of the people if I do run who would be competitors.”
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