Gina Raimondo considering presidential bid
- Gina Raimondo, former Rhode Island governor and Biden's Commerce Secretary, said in April 2025 she might run for president in 2028 if it serves the country best.
- She made this decision amid Democratic losses in the 2024 election and after warning the party about losing working-class support and needing introspection.
- Raimondo, who has 15 years of public service and was once considered for Biden's 2020 vice-presidential pick, emphasized overcoming the party's perceived elitism.
- She stated, "I care deeply about this country" and acknowledged, "I don't know how many cycles it's gonna take" to regain voter trust.
- Her potential candidacy highlights the long road ahead for Democrats, with the 2028 election over three years away and several candidates yet to declare.
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Former RI Governor Gina Raimondo Eyes White House Bid - Newport Buzz
Newport Buzz Former RI Governor Gina Raimondo Eyes White House Bid Former Rhode Island Governor and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is openly considering a run for president in 2028, making her one of the first prominent Democrats to express interest in the next race for the White House. Speaking Tuesday with longtime political strategist David Axelrod at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, Raimondo gave a direct response wh…
Gina Raimondo considering presidential bid
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (D) said she would consider running for president in 2028. She made the comment during remarks at an event focused on tariffs, trade and tech hosted by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. “I’ve dedicated 15 years to public service. And if I think there’s a big…
Raimondo 2028: Former R.I. governor, Commerce secretary confirms interest in a presidential run
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo confirmed she is considering running for president in 2028 during an event with David Axelrod Tuesday. Raimondo returned to her home state on Monday to attend the funeral Mass for former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio at St. Anthony Church in North Providence. (Photo by Laura Paton/Rhode Island Current)Former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo isn’t ruling out a run for p…


Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo considering 2028 presidential run
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she is considering a run for president in 2028, but she also noted that the Democratic Party needs to fix perceptions that dogged it in the 2024 election. Raimondo was the commerce secretary in…
Gina Raimondo wants Gina Raimondo to run for president - The Boston Globe
The former governor of Rhode Island delivered a scorching review of the Democratic party at a University of Chicago event and acknowledged that she’s considering a White House run in 2028.
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