Dems' rout opens door to "big test" and a packed 2028 field

Democrats' sweeping midterm wins have not resolved the party's internal divide between moderates and progressives, but each faction claims credit. Operatives say the blowout will encourage more candidates to run for president in 2028. Jim Messina, Obama's 2012 campaign manager, has already met with 29 potential candidates. In Michigan, progressive Abdul El-Sayed won by 7 points, and socialist William Lawrence flipped a key district.