Al Sharpton Invited 10 Potential 2028 Candidates To His Conference — And Was ‘Surprised’ This Contender Seemed To Get The Most Praise
By Maya Boddie
Published on April 17, 2026.
Reverend Al Sharpton invited 10 potential 2028 presidential candidates to his annual National Action Network Conference, where one of the attendees received the most attention. The convention, hosted in New York City, has become an informal stop for potential presidential hopefuls. Speakers included Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The presence of high-profile Democrats highlighted the wide openness of the party's leadership contest. However, there is no clear frontrunner this early in the cycle.
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