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New Poll Reveals Clear Democratic Favorite in 2028 White House Race [View all]

New Poll Reveals Clear Democratic Favorite in 2028 White House Race

David Gilmour
Dec 8th, 2025, 11:06 am

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/new-poll-reveals-clear-democratic-favorite-in-2028-white-house-race/

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is emerging as as the early Democratic favorite for the 2028 White House race, according to a new survey that also shows young voters turning sharply against President Donald Trump.

The Yale Youth Poll, an undergraduate-led project, questioned 3,426 registered voters nationwide, including a hefty oversample of 1,706 people aged 18 to 34.

Of all Democratic potentials, despite no one having declared their candidacy, Newsom leads the primary field with 25%, ahead of former Vice President Kamala Harris at 18%, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at 16%, and ex-Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 14%.

In a separate electability test, Democratic voters rated Newsom the strongest general election option, with 85% judging him most likely to beat a generic Republican opponent.

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New Poll Reveals Clear Democratic Favorite in 2028 White House Race [View all] applegrove Dec 8 OP

Please no one suggest we must nominate one of our many highly qualified women-- I SOOO WANT TO DO SO, BUT... hlthe2b Dec 8 #1

I hate that! Happy Hoosier Dec 8 #6

We must nominate someone who can win TexasBushwhacker Dec 8 #9

No, it demonstrates sexism TheProle Dec 8 #10

YOU do NOT get to suggest I am "sexist!" for gawd's sakes. That you would suggest that of ME or ANY OTHER WOMAN hlthe2b Dec 8 #12

No one called you sexist. I said it demonstrates sexism. TheProle Dec 8 #14

Shame belongs to anyone who will not critically analyse the CURRENT situation so as to protect our ability hlthe2b Dec 8 #16

To pre-judge a woman as incapable of something, simply by virtue of being a woman, is prejudice. Literally. TheProle Dec 8 #17

NO ONE used the term or suggested incapable. SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR ATTEMPTS TO ATTACK me or any other hlthe2b Dec 8 #19

Not trolling whatsoever TheProle Dec 8 #21

Your last sentence says it all. Kingofalldems Dec 8 #26

JHC---what a horrible try that was. Kingofalldems Dec 8 #25

If you see something you think violates TOS, alert the post TheProle Dec 8 #27

i'm sure everyone here would agree with that statement orleans Dec 8 #39

It's an incredibly supportive community TheProle Dec 8 #41

i am not pre judging any women rampartd Dec 8 #29

Exactly Bettie Dec 8 #67

So shame on Michelle Obama then according to you awesomerwb1 Dec 8 #23

I'll say it angrychair Dec 8 #48

M Obama didn't say ask for permission awesomerwb1 Dec 8 #53

My question still stands angrychair Dec 8 #55

I question the need to spell this out at this time. Hope22 Dec 8 #63

It demonstrates the reality of a country where sexism still holds a slight majority. FascismIsDeath Dec 8 #56

but, but, but - "the party is paying the price of not being BOLD enough ... " stopdiggin Dec 8 #13

And there was no way a black man could be president EdmondDantes_ Dec 8 #31

Timing is everything. No one is saying never. Obama was lightning in a bottle. We will have our female lightning hlthe2b Dec 8 #34

agree agree agree. thank you! nt orleans Dec 8 #40

That's simply an opinion, and one I don't share. EdmondDantes_ Dec 8 #47

uh, huh hlthe2b Dec 8 #52

It is overly apparent popsdenver Dec 8 #36

If "one of our many highly qualified women" declare their candidacy and win the nomination, then great. maxsolomon Dec 8 #37

If we don't have Trump on the ballot or Putin putting his thumb on the scale IronLionZion Dec 8 #38

Please no one suggest that Kamala Harris, a great candidate, lost just because of her gender. thought crime Dec 8 #59

No. That was not the only reason. hlthe2b Dec 8 #60

What about my comment was "so damned dismissive" or "beyond inappropriate"? thought crime Dec 8 #62

The only thing stronger than racism in this country is Bettie Dec 8 #65

We have to nominate someone who can/will WIN Jilly_in_VA Dec 8 #2

Personally, I WANT a candidate who can WIN thought crime Dec 9 #68

Newsom has guts. He took on tRump when others stayed in the shadows, cowering. Sibelius Fan Dec 8 #3

No. Just no. n/t leftstreet Dec 8 #4

Love me some Newsom. But how will he play in GA, NC, PA, MI, WI, AZ in a general election? NCDem47 Dec 8 #5

I'm afraid I have the answer to that ... And it's kinda' what you thought ... -(nt)- stopdiggin Dec 8 #7

You could have said similar things about Obama in 2005 tinrobot Dec 8 #11

As they say in legal land: NCDem47 Dec 8 #18

I would suggest we don't run away from California's success. tinrobot Dec 8 #20

That may be (the California issue), but I don't think we have anyone better pinkstarburst Dec 8 #30

He is a white Christian hetero man so that alone makes him more likely JI7 Dec 8 #24

My concern also. Lonestarblue Dec 8 #33

millions of which - have never in their lives voted in a primary stopdiggin Dec 8 #8

I'll be late to my decision again, putting it off until I know who is running Torchlight Dec 8 #15

Polls at this point are simply name recognition. There will be a robust primary of exciting and qualified Nanjeanne Dec 8 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Dec 8 #28

I want to know what role his Trump Troll writer would have RockCreek Dec 8 #32

His social media team is young and dynamic, social media savvy. AloeVera Dec 8 #61

In an actual primary, i can see AOC taking it. SSJVegeta Dec 8 #35

Mark Kelly would be better. intheflow Dec 8 #42

In case it's Mark, just keep in mind DFW Dec 8 #44

JOISY!!!! elleng Dec 8 #57

He's my own early first choice for the 2028 nomination - of course, we'll have to see how he does in the primaries Midwestern Democrat Dec 8 #54

And we'll never nominate the one out of that bunch who is obviously the most qualified to take over on day one DFW Dec 8 #43

I love Pete genxlib Dec 8 #50

Too bad Sen. Kelly has to choose HariSeldon Dec 8 #45

I love Newsome, blueknight73 Dec 8 #46

Let love cast a 'spell' on you... NT GJGCA Dec 8 #64

I will not be voting in the Presidential (D) Primary. ... aggiesal Dec 8 #49

They are getting way over their skis JustAnotherGen Dec 8 #51

I like Newsom and would have no problem supporting him but 2028 is several lifetimes away in politics. FascismIsDeath Dec 8 #58

Way too early. We have any number of good politicians to choose from. Emile Dec 8 #66