Clooney eyes three Democrats for 2028, waits until post-midterms to endorse
Actor George Clooney says he will consider endorsing one of three Democrats—Jon Ossoff, JB Pritzker or Andy Beshear—for a 2028 presidential run, but will wait until after the November midterm elections.
At a September event in Venice, actor and Democratic fundraiser George Clooney said he is watching three Democrats—Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear—as possible contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination, but he will hold off on any endorsement until after the November 3 midterm elections. Both Ossoff and Pritzker are seeking reelection this year, giving voters an immediate measure of their political strength, whereas Beshear faces no ballot test in 2026.
Current national polls place Ossoff ahead of the other two but still far behind front-runners such as Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom. Clooney’s remarks echo his earlier 2024 op-ed urging President Joe Biden to withdraw, which Biden later did. The November contests will likely shape donor and voter perceptions of the three names as the Democratic field remains wide open.
Why it matters
Clooney's pending endorsement could influence donor support and voter attention ahead of the 2028 Democratic primary.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTCenter coverage highlights George Clooney’s personal deliberations on potential 2028 Democratic candidates, while right-leaning coverage stresses Democratic senators warning of a crowded and chaotic primary field.
CENTER
Centrist coverage presents Clooney’s selective watching of three Democrats and his decision to wait until after the midterms before endorsing.
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage portrays Democratic senators warning that the 2028 nomination could become a "very messy" primary with many aspirants.
The right emphasises
- Democratic senators say the 2028 primary could be "very messy".
- They call for a broad discussion and a wide-open field.
- Potential rivals include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom.
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