Harris, Buttigieg and 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Court Black Leaders at Sharpton’s National Action Network Convention
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At Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention in New York, a lineup of eight potential 2028 Democratic contenders — including Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg — made pitches to Black clergy and activists as part of a broader, coordinated effort to court Black voters, with campaigns refining messaging, policy emphases and behind‑the‑scenes networking. Sharpton said he invited “all of the people that could run” to lay out their visions, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised the party’s bench, Republicans criticized the event as a parade of “failed governors,” and Democrats’ outreach reflected concerns about Trump’s standing with some Black male voters.