The field for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 just got a little less crowded.
During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore declared he is “not running for president” in 2028, meaning one of the top candidates to lead the Democratic ticket will not be joining what is expected to be a crowded field.
Host Kristen Welker asked Moore if he plans to serve a full term as governor if he wins reelection next year. He told Welker that he does plan to serve the full four-year term, which made her explain that this meant he is no longer running in 2028.
“Do you rule out a run for president, governor?” Welker asked him.
“Yeah, I’m not running for president,” Moore responded.
She responded, “You rule it out?”
Moore then told her, “Yes, I’m not running for president.”
At that point, Welker asked him to triple clarify his intentions, asking if he “completely” ruled it out.
“I’m so excited about what we’re doing. That we’ve gone from 43rd in the country in unemployment to now one of the lowest unemployment rates. We’ve had amongst the fastest drops in violent crime anywhere in the United States of America. Our population is growing. Maryland is moving, and so I’m really excited about going back in front of the people of my state and asking for another term,” Moore said.
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The betting platform Polymarket launched its 2028 presidential election sweepstakes a few weeks ago, giving users a chance to buy and sell shares on who they believe will win the White House.
Vice President JD Vance is the early favorite overall, sitting at 27 percent, according to the site.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom trails behind at 17 percent, followed by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 10 percent.
