Democrats Gather in Denver for 3-Day 2028 Strategy Push After Midterm Sweep

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 12

Denver hosts a three-day “What’s Next” conference where Democratic leaders, strategists and possible 2028 contenders are mapping the party’s next steps after sweeping midterm wins.
Organizers say the meeting is meant to test whether those gains can become a governing agenda on affordability, healthcare and government services, not simply celebrate what one adviser called a repudiation of Donald Trump.
Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock, Elissa Slotkin and other rising Democrats are on the guest list, giving the gathering added weight as an early showcase for a still-open 2028 presidential field.
Democrats will take control of both chambers of Congress in January, but the broader challenge is turning historic flips in states including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina into results while bridging progressive-moderate divides.