Gina Raimondo Signals Presidential Ambitions while Critiquing Democratic Party’s Direction
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has emerged as one of the first Democrats to express potential presidential aspirations for 2028. During her recent conversation with David Axelrod at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, she delivered a pointed critique of her party, especially in light of their disappointing performance in the last presidential election.
Raimondo emphasized that the Democratic Party is too "process-obsessed" rather than focusing on tangible outcomes. She argued that Democrats need a candidate who prioritizes economic issues to regain the presidency, noting the party hasn’t had such leadership since Bill Clinton. In a candid admission about her own ambitions, she stated, “Yes,” when Axelrod asked if she is considering a presidential bid, but added she would support a stronger candidate if one emerged.
Aligning herself with a moderate faction within the party, Raimondo joins notable figures like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel in calling for a renewed focus on practical policies rather than divisive cultural issues. She acknowledged that past Democratic solutions to manufacturing job losses, such as trade adjustment assistance, have often fallen short.
Raimondo also proposed raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy, a position she previously navigated cautiously during her governorship. Her insights extend to media strategies, warning that Democrats must adapt to a landscape where platforms like Fox News and social media dominate.
This candid discussion underscores Raimondo’s potential role as a leading voice for economic reform within the Democratic Party as it grapples with its identity and electoral strategy moving forward.
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