Stephen A. Smith says he has 'no choice' but to consider a run for president
- Stephen A. Smith is considering a run for president, indicating he has 'no choice' but to enter the race if real problems are to be addressed effectively, not just through 'hot takes'.
- Smith mentioned he is 'sick of this mess,' indicating a desire for change in governance.
- Critics suggest that Smith's media skills may not translate to effective governance, emphasizing that successful leadership requires coalition-building and policy expertise.
- Supporters see Smith’s outsider status as a chance to disrupt a stagnant political system, appealing to younger voters through podcasts and social media.
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Stephen A. Smith Will Not Be President
Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s annual CEO Council Summit in December, Virginia Senator Mark Warner neatly summed up the problem his party faced as it prepared for the onslaught of Donald Trump’s second term. “I think, frankly, the Democratic brand stinks,” Warner said.In the subsequent five months, poll after poll has only bolstered Warner’s diagnosis. The Democrats are deeply unpopular, with both the general public and their own voters. …
Surprising Democrat Floats 2028 Run For President
Stephen A. Smith has spent decades behind a mic. Now, he’s leaving the door open to standing behind a presidential podium. The outspoken ESPN commentator said Sunday that he is “considering” a potential run for president in 2028—a revelation that came not from a campaign event or political rally, but during a segment on ABC’s This Week. And while Smith has never held elected office, his remarks suggest the idea isn’t coming out of thin air. Duri…
Stephen A. Smith on rumored presidential bid: ‘I hope somebody from the Democratic Party steps up’
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who has been flirting with a presidential run, said Wednesday that he hopes “somebody from the Democratic Party steps up.” Smith suggested he could inspire some Democratic candidate to lead the party in 2028. “I hope somebody from the Democratic Party steps up. I hope I light a fire under…
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