# 67: Will They or Won't They? Candidate Predictions

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Podcast: [Trailblaze 2028](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119)
Published: 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8865640
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Jamal & Matt discuss the dynamics of the 2028 presidential campaign, focusing on the emerging trend of candidates embarking on book tours as a means of gaining visibility and support. They discuss various potential candidates, including Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Kamala Harris, weighing their chances of running for president and the implications of their decisions. The conversation also touches on the evolving political landscape, the significance of celebrity candidates, and the future of the MAGA coalition amidst shifting public sentiments. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Rise of Book Tours in Politics 02:13 Candidates: Will They or Won't They? 04:16 Gavin Newsom: The Presidential Contender 06:01 AOC: The Future of Progressivism? 08:56 Kamala Harris: The Vice President's Dilemma 10:27 Gretchen Whitmer: A Potential Candidate? 12:07 Wes Moore: The Next Generation of Leadership 12:54 The Role of Celebrity in Politics 13:42 Abigail Spanberger: A New Contender? 15:43 The State of the Union Response: A Launchpad for Candidates? 17:18 The Future of the MAGA Coalition

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