This was not on our 2025 Bingo card. Last month, a poll of Democrat voters said they overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris <a href="https://twitchy.com/samj/2025/02/21/democrat-primary-poll-for-2028-n2408722" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">as their candidate in 2028</a>. Coming in at a distant second and third place were Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom. Not even representing in the poll was former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, but reports say he's going to throw his hat into the ring.

Emanuel has been laying low for several years now. He's been out of the spotlight for longer than we can remember.

The American voters are done with the Obamas, despite rumbling that Michelle Obama should have run in 2024. The Obama administration is done.

He doesn't exactly exude charisma. If he were included in the polls, we suspect he'd come in with about 3 percent support, placing him even with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

Does Emanuel see the second Trump term as a crisis he can't afford to waste?

 {ai:summary}<p>A recent poll shows Kamala Harris leading among Democrat voters for the 2028 presidential nomination, followed by Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, who has been out of the spotlight, is reportedly preparing to enter the race.</p><p>Public reaction to Emanuel's potential candidacy is largely negative, with many expressing skepticism about his appeal and likening him to a "retread." Critics suggest he lacks charisma and may struggle to gain significant support in the primaries. #politics</p>

Report: Rahm Emanuel Preps 2028 Run

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