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Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin leaving door open to White House campaign

Slotkin said she would consider a presidential campaign if the Democratic field looks weak after the midterms.

Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin leaving door open to White House campaign
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she would consider a 2028 presidential campaign if the Democratic field looks weak after the midterm elections, while emphasizing that her focus is on the midterms. She made the remarks during a trip to Iowa that included conversations with Trump supporters.

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Elissa Slotkin Visits Iowa, Discusses Democrats and Possible 2028 Run

Slotkin visited Iowa to campaign for Democrats and said she would not rule out a 2028 presidential run. Left-leaning outlets focus on a health-care town hall and attendees’ concerns about Medicaid cuts and rural clinic closures. Center outlets emphasize her effort to improve Democrats’ appeal to Midwestern and crossover voters, while also reporting speculation about a 2028 run. Right-leaning outlets foreground her openness to a presidential bid, with some noting that she said the midterms come first.

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