Gov. Wes Moore Speaks to South Carolina Democratic Delegates, Emphasizes Action, Urgency

June 18, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, amid speculation of presidential ambitions, recently addressed South Carolina Democrats at the Blue Palmetto Dinner while also meeting with advisors to former Presidents Obama and Biden. During his speech, Moore emphasized that Democrats must become "the party of action" with urgency rather than bureaucracy, even suggesting that they could learn from Donald Trump's impatience while condemning his policies. Despite Moore's public denials about presidential aspirations, his speaking engagements in key primary states and national campaign efforts have fueled speculation among political strategists and commentators that he may be positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run as part of a wide-open field of potential Democratic candidates.

Who is affected

South Carolina Democratic delegates and voters
Maryland residents and constituents
Democratic Party members and voters nationally
Potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028
Allegany County residents affected by recent flooding
Black voters (as South Carolina has the first majority-Black Democratic electorate in the 2028 calendar)

What action is being taken

Governor Moore is traveling to key primary states including South Carolina and soon Detroit
Moore is meeting with advisors to former Presidents Obama and Biden
Moore is delivering speeches emphasizing Democratic urgency and action
Moore is supporting Democrats nationally during the 2024 election
Moore's administration is actively responding to flooding in Western Maryland, with staff helping assess the situation

Why it matters

Moore represents potential new Democratic leadership as the first Black governor of Maryland and the only current Black governor in the country
The 2028 Democratic presidential nomination appears wide open with no obvious frontrunner
Moore's messaging about Democrats becoming "the party of action" signals a potential shift in Democratic strategy
His activities suggest early positioning for a presidential run despite public denials
Early polling about potential 2028 candidates may be unreliable, as demonstrated by Barack Obama's absence from early 2008 primary polling

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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