Stephen A. Smith Considers 2028 Presidential Run, Slams Politicians

AOC and Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' Tour

• 🎯 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are touring conservative states like Idaho, Utah, and Montana with their 'Fight Oligarchy' message.
• ⚠️ Reporter Selena Zito advises caution in assuming these large crowds indicate a surge in new Democratic supporters, suggesting they may be preaching to the choir.
• 📊 Zito notes the tour's destinations, including conservative cities like Bakersfield, and questions the effectiveness of the strategy in gaining new voters.

Stephen A. Smith's Presidential Ambitions

• ⚡ ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has expressed a willingness to consider a 2028 presidential run, despite initial reluctance.
• 🗣️ Smith stated that while he's not a politician and hopes a more qualified candidate emerges, he would consider running if necessary, expressing disgust with politicians on both the left and the right.
• 📈 Zito draws parallels between Smith's statements and Donald Trump's early political aspirations, suggesting a hunger for something new and vibrant in American politics.
• 🤝 Smith's willingness to engage with conservative media is seen as a significant indicator of his potential political trajectory and ability to form new coalitions.

Political System and Voter Appeal

• 🔑 The discussion touches on Donald Trump being a 'logical inevitable conclusion' of a system dominated by corporate and dark money.
• 💡 There's an observation that people are hungry for something new and vibrant that can reawaken political parties and form new coalitions, a strategy successfully employed by Donald Trump.
• 📺 Smith's consistent appearance on conservative media, regardless of the interviewer, is highlighted as a notable aspect of his public engagement.