Is the DNC already shaping the 2028 Democratic presidential primary?

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee has proposed placing South Carolina first in the 2028 Democratic primary calendar, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire. Matt Diemer and Laura Rodriguez-Carbone examine how that decision could influence which presidential candidates gain momentum and which campaigns struggle to survive.

Laura applies five political “filters” to the potential 2028 Democratic field, including access to South Carolina’s political network, ideological positioning, appeal in states Donald Trump won, the party’s apparent candidate preferences, and growing Democratic opposition to AIPAC.

The discussion covers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Andy Beshear, Jon Ossoff, Mark Kelly, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Wes Moore, Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, Ro Khanna, Jim Clyburn, the DSA, progressive Democrats, and the divide between Democratic voters and the party establishment.

Is South Carolina going first about representing the Democratic coalition, or is the party putting its thumb on the scale? And could AOC and the progressive movement disrupt the establishment’s strategy?

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Why have Democratic donors stopped trusting the DNC?

Matt Diemer and Laura Rodriguez-Carbone examine the Democratic National Committee’s financial crisis, including its decision to use its Washington headquarters as collateral for a $15 million line of credit. As of June 30, the DNC reported approximately $18.5 million in debt and $16.3 million in cash, while the Republican National Committee reported approximately $128.5 million in cash and no debt.

But the problem is larger than one loan. Matt and Laura discuss wasteful campaign spending, the fallout from the 2024 presidential election, Democratic consultants, billionaire political spending, primary endorsements, superdelegates, donor distrust, and the party’s habit of putting its thumb on the scale.

If Democrats cannot persuade their own voters and donors to trust the party, how can they compete with Republicans and billionaires capable of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on elections?

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Ohio Democrats say they are fighting for democracy, constitutional rights, transparency, and accountable government. But what happens when Democratic officials, candidates, and party organizations face criticism from their own side?

In Episode 2 of The Angry Democrats Podcast, Matt Diemer and Laura Rodriguez Carbone examine two controversies exposing a larger accountability problem inside Ohio’s Democratic Party.

First, they discuss Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s statement opposing transgender participation in girls’ sports, the response from the newly formed Ohio Democratic Progressive Caucus, and the Ohio Democratic Party’s reaction to members publicly criticizing the nominee.

The conversation is not limited to one policy disagreement. It raises a broader question: Can Democrats claim to defend democracy while discouraging dissent, debate, and free political expression within their own party?

Matt and Laura also examine political power in Cuyahoga County, including concerns about County Executive Chris Ronayne financially supporting candidates for County Council, the body responsible for overseeing the executive branch. The spending may be legal and publicly disclosed, but transparency alone does not eliminate a potential conflict between executive power and legislative oversight.

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Ro Khanna responded to our article criticizing his stock trading. In this episode of The Angry Democrats Podcast, we respond by examining the facts, the Trust in Congress Act, congressional stock trading, and why accountability should apply to every member of Congress, regardless of party.

Matt Diemer and Laura Rodriguez Carbone discuss Ro Khanna's investment portfolio, campaign finance, Democratic Party accountability, political branding, consultant-driven campaigns, and why authenticity matters more than carefully crafted political personas.

In this episode:

• Ro Khanna's stock trading record

• The Trust in Congress Act

• Congressional stock trading reform

• Money in politics

• Citizens United

• Democratic Party leadership

• Political branding vs. authenticity

• The 2028 Democratic presidential race

Whether you agree or disagree with us, our goal is simple: hold everyone accountable, including Democrats.

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Join Matt Diemer and Ross DiBello as they dive into Cleveland’s hottest topics! From the Guardians’ spring training predictions ahead of the MLB season opener on March 27th to the contentious Browns Stadium relocation debate, they’ve got the 216 covered. The hosts also tackle the Tesla vandalism controversy, sparked by Tim Walz’s comments, and explore the newly released Epstein, JFK, and MLK files. Plus, they stand up for free speech, discussing the arrest of Mahamud Khalil and Trump’s wild Tesla vandal remarks. Tune in for a mix of sports, politics, and Cleveland pride!

Resources

• Guardians & MLB: MLB Season Start
• Browns Stadium Debate: Front Office Sports, WKYC, NYT Athletic
• Tesla Vandalism: Matt’s X Post, ABC News
• Epstein, JFK, MLK Files: CNN, AP News, White House
• Free Speech Issues: CBS News - Khalil Arrest, CBS News - Khalil’s Wife, Fox News
• Political Accountability: Empty Chair Town Hall

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Have thoughts on the Guardians, Browns, or Tesla drama? Reach out to Matt at [email protected]. Follow us on X for more Cleveland hot takes!

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A plane crash near DC sparks Trump’s controversial response, while Ohio moves to add Bitcoin to state reserves. ICE raids intensify, DeepSeek shakes up AI, and federal workers face buyout offers amid a grant freeze. Plus, Trump’s new tariffs fuel trade tensions. Breaking down the latest political and economic shifts.

Airplane/Helicopter Crash/Trump Response:

https://apnews.com/article/ronald-reagan-national-airport-crash-62adba7fb1f546b4cf1716e42b86482b

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020

DeepSeek:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/tech/deepseek-silicon-valley-ai/index.html

Ohio Bitcoin Reserve:

https://dig.watch/updates/ohio-plans-to-add-bitcoin-to-state-treasury-reserves

ICE/Local Raid Cilantro:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ice-raids-underway-where-immigrants-222643958.html

https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/29/trump-immigration-raids-ice

Fed Employee Resignation Offer/Grant Freeze:

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/29/nx-s1-5279365/federal-workers-resign-offer-buyout

https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1idokom/the_everyday_american_people_are_thinking_of_you/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/did-elon-musk-write-the-fork-in-the-road-memo-for-trumps-deferred-resignation-offer-to-federal-workers/articleshow/117694038.cms

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-federal-funding-freeze-widespread-confusion-rcna189581

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-pause-federal-grants-aid-f9948b9996c0ca971f0065fac85737ce

Trump Tariffs:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-trade-china-mexico-canada-inflation-753a09d56cd318f2eb1d2efe3c43b7d4

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