The war in Israel has offered several Democratic governors mentioned as possible successors to President Joe Biden the chance to demonstrate their readiness for the White House.
While some have been surprisingly swift in their responses as governor, others have been criticized for missing the mark, spelling trouble for their presidential ambitions.
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“It would be important to them in a presidential campaign in 2028 to establish their foreign policy bona fides, and this certainly is an opportunity to do it, with the nation’s attention focused on the war in the Middle East,” Democratic strategist Brad Bannon said.
Fellow strategist Rich Luchette agreed, pointing out that “foreign policy experience is an important issue for Democratic primary voters. That’s part of the reason that it’s been more than 30 years since Democrats last nominated a sitting governor for either president or vice president.”
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Israel war presents test for rising Democratic stars
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