Democrats are reportedly attempting to get the hyper-progressive Ro Khanna to launch a bid for the presidency.
Progressive Democrats have launched a campaign to get Hindu Indian Rep. Ro Khanna to run for president in 2028. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman and others are heading the effort. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/n6Ono8Lttc
— AF Post (@AFpost) November 7, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race Allies of Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are launching an effort to lay groundwork for him to run for president, the leaders of a new draft committee told NBC News. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst are co-chairs of the group — “Run Ro” — which can raise money from donors and begin building support for a Khanna candidacy while he continues to weigh a 2028 bid. https://t.co/HoWoq0W7tZ
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Khanna has already told the liberal outlet MS NOW that he is contemplating a bid for the White House in 2028, further explaining that the election will be a race to see who “has the best vision for the future of this nation.”
MS NOW: “Are you at least thinking about running for President?” KHANNA: “Yes I’m thinking about it!” https://t.co/8pwc5CCeh9
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) November 6, 2026
Rep. Jamaal Bowman is leading the charge amongst Democrats to convince Khanna to throw his hat into the ring officially. The group that Bowman founded, “Run Ro,” is aiming to raise funds and gather the support for the California congressman as the primary season is set to begin.
“With the wind at our backs after the midterms, we need a leader who puts everything on the line to fight for a better vision of America,” Bowman said in a press release. “That’s Ro Khanna.”
Khanna has made a name for himself as one of the most progressive members of Congress. He was a notable proponent of the now-failed California effort to institute a wealth tax on the state’s billionaire population.
