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Looking ahead, the discussion considers potential presidential candidates for 2028. Gavin Newsome is touted as a leading contender for the Democrats, despite California’s massive $18 billion deficit. The analysis hints at internal party unrest: whether to nominate a radical socialist such as AOC, or an outsider candidate with no political experience like Pritsker.
On the Republican side, figures like Jeb Bush, and even outsiders, face the challenge of overcoming Trump’s enduring popularity. Polls show Trump's approval ratings remaining high—around 82% among Republicans—despite some support erosion from various issues, including domestic anger over inflation, immigration, and foreign policy mishaps.