Obama's influence shadows Democrats' race to 2028

Barack Obama is out of office, but not out of power. According to Axios, ninety-six percent of Democrats view him favorably—compared to seventy-one percent for Joe Biden—and he's quietly shaping the 2028 presidential race. This month, presidential hopefuls made pilgrimages to his new Chicago center. Obama says he's moved 'from player to coach,' but he's still actively advising candidates, weighing in on party tactics, and influencing Democratic strategy on everything from artificial intelligence policy to candidate selection. As the party looks toward 2028, Obama's preference could determine the race—a role he's played in every Democratic nomination since his presidency.

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