The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects
First reported 9 Oct, 15:05 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources
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As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view.
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It was a fiery debate night in key midterm races in Michigan, Georgia and Maine, with 25 days until Election Day and the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s tariffs taking center stage.
As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view.
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- Biggest moments after candidates face off in high-stakes debates in race to midterms (opens ABC News in a new tab)
It was a fiery debate night in key midterm races in Michigan, Georgia and Maine, with 25 days until Election Day and the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s tariffs taking center stage.
- Breaking down the intense midterm debates in Michigan and Georgia (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Senate candidates in Georgia and Michigan debated before the midterm elections. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on the tense exchanges.
- The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view.

