ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made a surprise appearance in a recent poll listing the potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028.
Smith has continued to branch out into the world of political commentary in recent years. During a November appearance on The View, just days after President Donald Trump’s election victory, Smith even said he’d consider running for the country’s highest office if he had a legitimate chance of winning.
Apparently, there are some voters that actually do think he has a chance. According to a poll from McLaughlin & Associates, the First Take commentator received 2% of the vote. Former Vice President Kamala Harris was still the runaway favorite to win the Democratic primary at 33%, and former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg came in at a distant second at 9%.
Rounding out the list was California Gov. Gavin Newsom (7%), U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (6%), Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (3%), Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (3%), and Smith.
Smith isn’t the first surprise appearance on these lists. Shortly after Trump’s win,