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Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is being viewed as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Gallego has shifted from a liberal stance to a more moderate position focusing on issues like immigration reform and border security, and has taken steps such as voting for the Laken Riley Act and confirming ten of Trump’s 21 Cabinet nominees, showing his willingness to work across party lines. However, he faces the historical challenge of Arizonians rarely achieving presidential success.
Sen. Ruben Gallego Eyes Presidential Bid Despite Historical Challenges
Arizona’s Sen. Ruben Gallego seems poised to run for president, despite the historical odds against Arizonans. Gallego, a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028, has been pivoting from a liberal stance to a more moderate position, focusing on issues like immigration reform and border security.
He recently traveled to a swing district in Bucks County, Penn., to speak at a town hall and express his views on the current administration’s trade policies.
Gallego’s Strategy: Emulate Sinema’s Playbook
Gallego has been seen to emulate Kyrsten Sinema’s transition from liberal to moderate. He unveiled his immigration plan that caters to various concerns — increased border and port security, asylum system reform, and expanded legal routes for immigrants in key industries, along with a path to citizenship for Dreamers and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and green card holders.
“We don’t have to choose between border security and immigration reform,” he stated. “We can and should do both.”
Gallego’s Appeal and the Challenge Ahead
Gallego’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming the first Latino senator in Arizona appeals to many. He’s shown that he can win over moderates and seems to understand the need to expand the Democratic tent. However, he still has one major obstacle — the historical challenge of achieving presidential success as an Arizonan.
Gallego’s decision to hold a fundraiser with Trump ally Marc Andreesen raised eyebrows, but he defended his move, stating “We got so pure that we started kicking people out of the tent. It turns out we didn’t have enough people in the tent to win elections.”
Whether Gallego can overcome the challenges and make a successful presidential run remains to be seen.
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