Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
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Matt Bennett of Third Way speaks during the "Winning the Middle" conference Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)Former Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., right, speaks about becoming a Democrat as panelist Yemisi Egbewole listnes during Third Way's "Winning the Middle" conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)Democratic strategist Jim Messina, right, speaks as Third Way President Jon Cowan listens during Third Way's "Winning the Middle" conference Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)Former Rep. Joe Walsh, RIll., right, speaks about becoming a Democrat as moderator Sarah McCammon and panelist Yemisi Egbewole listen during Third Way's "Winning the Middle" conference Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
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Matt Bennett of Third Way speaks during the "Winning the Middle" conference Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)