Khanna Allies Launch Run Ro Draft Campaign for 2028

Supporters of Rep. Ro Khanna have launched Run Ro, a committee that can raise money and organize to build support for a possible 2028 presidential campaign, though the California Democrat has not decided whether to run. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman and strategist Nomiki Konst are leading the committee. They said the effort is intended to begin organizing early, before Khanna makes a decision. Konst said the group wants to shape the Democratic primary debate around progressive populism. Khanna welcomed the draft effort, saying he was honored that supporters were encouraging him to run on a platform including Medicare for All, ending foreign wars and taxing billionaires. He said he would decide with his family after the holidays whether to run or support someone else. The committee’s launch follows Democratic gains in the midterm elections and comes as supporters begin considering potential contenders for the 2028 nomination. No Democrat has formally entered the presidential race, according to the reports. Run Ro’s work is a draft effort, not a declaration of candidacy by Khanna. Khanna, a fifth-term congressman, cochaired Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign and has...