Why not Wes Moore in 2028?
- Governor (of a deep blue state, but it was a GOP>DEM flip)
- Army Combat veteran
- Rhodes Scholar
- Private Businessman
- College athlete
- Author
- Compelling life story
- Quite Media savvy (Had his own television show, hosted a show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, frequent commentator on Bill Maher)
Moderate political positions. No wild moments or statements that could haunt him. And, ideal for this sub, a self-described YIMBY.
Controversies? Yes. But I don't think they are too damaging. Investigations during his Governor run found unpaid property taxes and sewer/plumbing bills, which he ultimately paid. A family of a fallen police officer featured in one of Moore's books claim Moore lied when he said he spoke with them and that they helped direct donations made with proceeds from the book.
He's also faced accusations that he talks about growing up in Baltimore even though that doesn't accurately reflect his childhood.
However, that might be more damaging when running for Governor of Maryland than any national race.
Perhaps more serious was the 'stolen valor' fact that he failed to correct interviewers when they stated he earned the Bronze Star and he indicated that he was a Bronze Star recipient when applying for a White House fellowship. However, his CO is on the record saying he encouraged Moore to indicate as such since the paperwork had been submitted and he believed Moore had earned it.
Photogenic family. Above average height.
So folks... tear him apart and tell me why he shouldn't be a strong contender in 2028.
- Governor (of a deep blue state, but it was a GOP>DEM flip)
- Army Combat veteran
- Rhodes Scholar
- Private Businessman
- College athlete
- Author
- Compelling life story
- Quite Media savvy (Had his own television show, hosted a show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, frequent commentator on Bill Maher)
Moderate political positions. No wild moments or statements that could haunt him. And, ideal for this sub, a self-described YIMBY.
Controversies? Yes. But I don't think they are too damaging. Investigations during his Governor run found unpaid property taxes and sewer/plumbing bills, which he ultimately paid. A family of a fallen police officer featured in one of Moore's books claim Moore lied when he said he spoke with them and that they helped direct donations made with proceeds from the book.
He's also faced accusations that he talks about growing up in Baltimore even though that doesn't accurately reflect his childhood.
However, that might be more damaging when running for Governor of Maryland than any national race.
Perhaps more serious was the 'stolen valor' fact that he failed to correct interviewers when they stated he earned the Bronze Star and he indicated that he was a Bronze Star recipient when applying for a White House fellowship. However, his CO is on the record saying he encouraged Moore to indicate as such since the paperwork had been submitted and he believed Moore had earned it.
Photogenic family. Above average height.
So folks... tear him apart and tell me why he shouldn't be a strong contender in 2028.