Democrats lack a leader right now — and might not get one until 2028

The Democratic Party faces a leadership crisis that won't fully resolve until the twenty twenty-eight presidential primary, per Axios. The party chair is likely to be ousted, House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries is rising but lacks the ambition and majority to lead beyond Congress, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is appearing weary and could face challenges — especially if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez runs for his Senate seat. Only Barack Obama has genuine national sway, but he prefers working behind the scenes. That leaves Bernie Sanders as the most influential kingmaker heading into twenty twenty-eight — and Democrats can take comfort in an energized base and a favorable Senate map.

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