Stephen A. Smith sounds the alarm on the state of the Democratic Party and asks a critical question ahead of 2028: Who can actually win?
On this edition of Straight Shooter, Stephen A. takes a hard look at the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists, the continued spotlight on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Kamala Harris, and why he believes what Democrats are currently putting in front of voters **“ain’t gonna work.”**
Stephen A. breaks down the potential 2028 Democratic field, including Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, Pete Buttigieg, J.B. Pritzker, Andy Beshear, Elissa Slotkin, Cory Booker and more. He also explains why Republicans like JD Vance, Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis could present a much different challenge once Donald Trump is no longer on the ballot.
With both parties fighting over the future direction of America, Stephen A. makes his case for why Democrats need to wake up, find stronger candidates and give voters a legitimate choice in 2028.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 — What Country Do Americans Want?
01:49 — The Democratic Party Is a House Divided
04:02 — Stephen A. Turns His Attention to the Democrats
04:49 — Who Can Actually Lead the Democratic Party?
06:33 — Stephen A.: Democrats Should Be Alarmed
06:57 — Francesca Hong Under the Microscope
07:28 — Stephen A. Reacts to AOC
08:39 — Kamala Harris Reenters the Conversation
09:59 — Sen. John Kennedy Sounds Off on Kamala Harris
11:34 — Stephen A.: Kamala Had Her Shot
12:47 — Why 2028 Won’t Be About Donald Trump
13:37 — JD Vance, Marco Rubio & the Republican Field
15:19 — Stephen A. Ranks the Democrats for 2028
15:44 — The Case Against Gavin Newsom
16:06 — Why Pete Buttigieg “Doesn’t Move Us”
16:39 — Kamala Harris & J.B. Pritzker
17:30 — Why Stephen A. Believes in Josh Shapiro
17:58 — Could Wes Moore Be the Answer?
18:24 — Andy Beshear, Elissa Slotkin & Cory Booker
19:14 — Stephen A.’s Best Democratic Options
19:36 — “It Ain’t Going to Work, Y’all”
20:08 — DeSantis & Rubio Could Be Formidable
21:06 — Who Can Democrats Put Against Them?
21:55 — Stephen A.: “We Deserve Better”
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