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The New Name Leading the 2028 Presidential Race

Mark Halperin's reported monologue unveils his latest “8 for ’28” Democratic presidential nominee rankings, explaining why Josh Shapiro has overtaken Gavin Newsom for the top spot and what the new primary calendar means for the 2028 race. Plus, former Sen. Cory Gardner breaks down Colorado's political transformation and Justine Brooke Murray examines progressive candidates with big midterm hopes. Then, Mark reacts to RFK Jr.'s contentious CNN interview with Dana Bash and the broader debate over trust, expertise, and the media.

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