{"id":2430217,"date":"2025-05-02T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wes-moore-fuels-2028-speculation-as-headliner-for-high-profile-south-carolina-political-event-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T12:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:27:19","slug":"wes-moore-fuels-2028-speculation-as-headliner-for-high-profile-south-carolina-political-event-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wes-moore-fuels-2028-speculation-as-headliner-for-high-profile-south-carolina-political-event-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Wes Moore fuels 2028 speculation as headliner for high-profile South Carolina political event &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwes-moore-fuels-2028-speculation-as-headliner-for-high-profile-south-carolina-political-event-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2430217&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to headline the South Carolina Democratic Party&#8217;s &#8220;Blue Palmetto&#8221; dinner,a prominent fundraising event that typically features potential presidential candidates. This appearance has sparked speculation about Moore&#8217;s potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election, especially since he rapidly rose to prominence in 2023 after being elected governor despite having no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelensky-prioritizes-ukraines-financial-stability-in-biden-call-as-russia-panic-threatens-economy\/\" title=\"Zelensky Prioritizes Ukraine&#039;s &#039;Financial Stability&#039; in Biden Call as Russia Panic Threatens Economy\">prior political experience<\/a>.Even though there is considerable interest in his political future, Moore has been vocal about his intention to focus on state issues and has dismissed rumors of an imminent presidential run. He emphasized a commitment to leadership and progress in Maryland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lincoln-day-dinner-nikki-haley-re-ups-call-for-competency-tests-after-mcconnell-freeze\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley renews competency test call at Lincoln Day ... following McConnell&#039;s halt.\">addressing key issues<\/a> such as child poverty, education, and economic growth in his planned remarks at the event. The governor will also participate in other local engagements, including an annual fish fry hosted by U.S.Representative Jim Clyburn, whose endorsement was crucial for Joe Biden in the 2020 primaries. Despite the buzz around his potential candidacy, Moore maintains that he is not currently seeking the presidency. Actor George Clooney has notably praised Moore as a strong leader among the 2028 contenders.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Wes Moore fuels 2028 speculation as headliner for high-profile South Carolina political event<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2112047\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Maryland Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/wes-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Wes Moore<\/a> (D-MD) will headline the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">South Carolina<\/a> Democratic Party&rsquo;s &ldquo;Blue Palmetto&rdquo; dinner later this month as he pushes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2028-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> 2028 presidential rumors<\/a> aside.<\/p>\n<p>The 46-year-old has drawn speculation about a presidential bid since his rapid rise to becoming Maryland&rsquo;s governor in 2023 after never holding political office, though he has brushed off suggestions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3399117\/matt-moran-steps-down-john-reid-virginia-controversy\/\">Youngkin adviser steps down after John Reid controversy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3398845\/democrats-yet-to-impress-2028-tim-walz\/\">Democrats have yet to impress, but maybe they don&#8217;t need to<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3398709\/house-leadership-delays-major-budget-hearings-white-house-meeting\/\">House leadership delays major budget hearings after White House meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The Blue Palmetto dinner is a fundraising event held by the South Carolina Democratic Party, at which any presidential candidates have been featured. Last year&rsquo;s speakers were Sen. Cory Booker (D-NY) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA).<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In this moment, our job is not to simply go into hiding until there&rsquo;s another election,&rdquo; he will say, according to an excerpt of his speech shared with the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;The measure of our success will be how we choose to lead. And Maryland is choosing to lead every day&hellip;. We are choosing to lead on fighting child poverty. We are choosing to lead on education. We are choosing to lead on economic growth.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During his trip south, the governor will also stop at Rep. Jim Clyburn&rsquo;s (D-SC) annual fish fry. Clyburn&rsquo;s support was crucial to former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s primary race in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Mr. Clyburn was very insistent on me getting back down there,&rdquo; Moore told <em>Politico<\/em>. &ldquo;I told him I would make it up for him,&rdquo; Moore added. &ldquo;And you know, you do not say no to Mr. Clyburn.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The governor will also visit a pharmaceutical business and an EV business in South Carolina to talk about expansions into Maryland, an official told the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>Despite all the speculation and growing national attention, Moore has said he&rsquo;s content to focus on Maryland.<\/p>\n<p>During an appearance on ABC&rsquo;s <em>The View<\/em>, Moore said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not running,&rdquo; when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3398059\/wes-moore-2028-not-running-for-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">asked if he would throw his hat in the ring<\/a> for president in 2028. <\/p>\n<p>The Maryland governor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/05\/02\/moore-palmetto-dinner-presidential-run-00322376?nname=playbook&amp;nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&amp;nrid=849aba7f-f4d5-44d1-8dff-3ca5fb878b65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">has also said<\/a> that anyone jockeying for 2028 is &ldquo;not taking 2025 very seriously.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think that anyone who is, you know, focusing their time and their efforts trying to audition for 2028, to me, what it says is, you&rsquo;re not taking 2025 very seriously,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398085\/trump-cabinet-marco-rubio-surprise-new-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRUMP PRAISES &lsquo;UNBELIEVABLE&rsquo; RUBIO MINUTES BEFORE GIVING HIM SURPRISE NEW JOB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Actor George Clooney, who <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">routinely donates large sums<\/a> to Democrats, said that Moore is &ldquo;levitating&rdquo; over all other 2028 contenders. &ldquo;I think he is a guy who has handled this tragedy in Baltimore beautifully. He does two tours of duty in Afghanistan &mdash; active duty. He speaks beautifully. He&rsquo;s smart. He ran a hedge fund &mdash; the Robin Hood Foundation. He&rsquo;s a proper leader,&rdquo; Clooney said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I like him a lot,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;I think he could be someone we could all join in behind.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2112047\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2112047\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wes Moore stirs 2028 rumors as he headlines SC Democratic event<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3789,"featured_media":2430218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Wes-Moore.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[54491,35184,41960,32076,38909],"class_list":["post-2430217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2028-speculation","tag-political-event","tag-south-carolina","tag-washington-examiner","tag-wes-moore"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Wes-Moore.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3789"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2430217"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2430221,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430217\/revisions\/2430221"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2430218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2430217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2430217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2430217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}