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2028 hopefuls flood New Hampshire ahead of midterms
California Governor Gavin Newsom raised more than $526,000 for New Hampshire Democrats while visiting, as 2028 hopefuls crowd the first primary state; the Senate race is the stated reason.
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- First reported by The New York Times: “2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:37 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
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- The New York Times2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGavin Newsom raised more than five hundred twenty-six thousand dollars for the New Hampshire Democratic Party, and told voters not to focus on twenty twenty-eight.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe said that in New Hampshire, the state that holds the nation's first presidential primaries, where a competitive Senate race is drawing Democrats this month.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo he's just a very enthusiastic Senate fan!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes, Chip. Everyone visiting is deeply committed to twenty twenty-six, and the poll showing Buttigieg at twenty percent is a coincidence.
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