> *“2028 is wide open — ambition is high, loyalty is low, and the gloves are already off.”* ### 🐘 Republican Possibilities - [**Ron DeSantis**](https://x.com/RonDeSantis) – If he stays relevant, Florida’s culture warrior may try again. - **Nikki Haley** – Still seen as electable, especially if the GOP looks to diversify. - **Glenn Youngkin** – Virginia governor with billionaire backing and suburban appeal. - **J.D. Vance** – Rising MAGA star with a populist message and Senate cred. - [**Vivek Ramaswamy**](https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy) – Tech bro turned firebrand — still chasing relevance. ### 🐴 Democratic Possibilities - **Kamala Harris** – If she doesn’t win in 2024, expect a comeback attempt. - **Gavin Newsom** – California’s slick governor with White House vibes. - **Pete Buttigieg** – Always on the shortlist, with polished centrism and deep ambition. - [**Gretchen Whitmer**](https://x.com/gretchenwhitmer) – Midwestern governor with appeal in battleground states. - **Raphael Warnock** – Senator, preacher, and potential national unifier. ### 🔥 Wildcards & Independents - [**Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez**](https://x.com/AOC) – If she runs, it’s a progressive thunderclap. - **Elon Musk** – Unlikely, but America’s favorite chaos agent might try something weird. - **Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson** – Still floats around as a non-partisan hero fantasy. --- > 🧂 *“Everyone says they’re not running — until they are.”*