Overview

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett revealed that Democratic donors are uniting behind a white male candidate for the 2028 presidential race, citing fears over nominating women or minorities after past losses.
• Crockett stated that donors are motivated by concerns over 'electability,' referencing the defeats of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024.
• During a SiriusXM Urban View discussion with Clay Cane and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta, Crockett claimed donors have identified a specific candidate, though she did not disclose their identity.
• Speculation points to potential frontrunners such as Governors Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as fitting the donors' preferences.
• Crockett linked these donors to those who previously influenced Joe Biden's candidacy, highlighting their significant role in shaping the party's strategy post-2024.