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This political speculation is a symptom of the dysfunction in our democracy, focusing on contenders in a reality show contest. It's a distraction from the vital work that needs to be done NOW.

I love this quote widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt:

So much can happen before 2028. Let's first discuss IDEAS about how to save our democracy, then work to make it happen. Leaders will emerge by what they do and say to inspire people into taking action.

Any politician whose primary focus is on getting elected president at this point is focused more on his or her own career than on The People they are supposed to serve.

Even if all the focus on the next president is not coming from potential candidates but from media talking heads and rank & file voters themselves, then the same applies -- it distracts focus and energy away from the crucial struggle we face TODAY.