Scoop: Democrats eyeing 2028 bids court Warren

Warren faces criticism from some centrist Democrats who believe she has pushed the party too far left. She is working to influence the 2028 Democratic primary by meeting privately with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and maintaining a texting relationship with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Both Beshear and Newsom are described as more moderate than Warren, who is targeted by conservatives for consumer protections and corporate regulation. Warren has also spoken with former Biden and Obama officials about reshaping the federal government in response to proposed Trump DOGE cuts. Newsom has supported Warren’s network by appointing Rohit Chopra to lead a new California consumer agency. Warren has partnered with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on policy, including a universal child care bill, and praised Beshear’s efforts to expand pre-K access.

"Now, Warren's working to put her stamp on the 2028 Democratic primary. She met privately with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for tea this month and has a texting relationship with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Axios has learned."

"Both potential contenders for president are more moderate than Warren, a frequent target of President Trump and conservatives because of her push for consumer protections and corporate regulation. Warren also has been talking with former Biden and Obama officials about how a future Democratic president could reshape the federal government in light of Trump's DOGE cuts, a person familiar with the discussions told us."

"Newsom took a major step to woo Warren World when he tapped one of the senator's protégés, Rohit Chopra, to lead a new consumer agency in California this month. A few months earlier, Warren had been spotted at a restaurant with Newsom in San Francisco. Warren's relationship with Newsom's circle goes back years: His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, endorsed Warren for president in 2020."

""He talked about the difference it would make for families in Kentucky," she said. "I leaned back and thought: 'This is someone who gets it. He's not checking the box.'" Warren also had warm words for AOC - saying that she "does the hard work and digs deep on policy" - and praised Newsom's work to"

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