Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan give their takes on the behind-the-scenes scramble for campaign staff, the Democrats already courting operatives in early primary states, and why South Carolina is suddenly such a crucial piece of the 2028 puzzle. They also debate just how massive the Democratic field could get and where the next presidential campaigns may set up shop.
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00:00:00 The 2028 Staffing Race
00:04:51 Candidates Start Courting Staff
00:08:42 Sponsor: Soul
00:10:06 Why Campaign Headquarters Matter
00:13:40 The West Coast Problem
00:14:30 The Hunt for Star Staffers
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan give their takes on the behind-the-scenes scramble for campaign staff, the Democrats already courting operatives in early primary states, and why South Carolina is suddenly such a crucial piece of the 2028 puzzle. They also debate just how massive the Democratic field could get and where the next presidential campaigns may set up shop.
Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gummies. Right now, Soul is offering our audience 30% off your entire order! Go to GetSoul.com and use the code BULWARKTAKES for 30% off.
A quick note: Lauren’s reporting in The Opposition is already being passed around the group chats of campaign staffers, operatives, and political pros trying to figure out what’s coming next. If you want to read the same reporting insiders are reading, sign up and get The Opposition in your inbox: thebulwark.com/p/2028-democratic-presidential-primary-is-quietly-raging-staffers
Read more here: thebulwark.com/p/2028-democratic-presidential-primary-is-quietly-raging-staffers
Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join
00:00:00 The 2028 Staffing Race
00:04:51 Candidates Start Courting Staff
00:08:42 Sponsor: Soul
00:10:06 Why Campaign Headquarters Matter
00:13:40 The West Coast Problem
00:14:30 The Hunt for Star Staffers
