2028 Democratic presidential nominee
$222.4M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Stephen A. Smith is trading at 0% to win the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSports television personality
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
Age58 years old (Oct 14, 1967)
GenderMale
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BackgroundSports television personality
EducationFashion Institute of Technology (attended; 1 year)
Notable personal detailsStephen Anthony Smith is an American sports media personality and commentator known for his work as a host and analyst on ESPN programming, including First Take, and for radio and podcast work. He previously worked in print journalism, including as a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and has also done acting and other media projects. He attended the Fashion Institute of Technology for one year and earned a B.A. in mass communication from Winston-Salem State University.
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Political Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement measures such as patrolling the border and opposes sanctuary-city policies that resist federal immigration enforcement. Describes himself as a moderate/centrist with an emphasis on national security and border patrolling rather than broad regularization or expanded asylum access.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose and opposes men deciding for women, while stating personal discomfort with abortion; favors reproductive choice with personal reservations. Positions indicate support for abortion access though not as an affirmative advocate for abortion itself.
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Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has made public comments addressing gun violence and law enforcement use of force, expressing concern about community-on-community shootings while also saying he is not wholly opposed to Second Amendment rights. He has defended some law-enforcement uses of lethal force from a legal standpoint in recent remarks but also criticized the humanitarian consequences of shootings. Overall public statements show a mix of positions rather than a clear policy platform on specific gun regulations.
Latest News
Stephen A. Smith is in the news because he has been openly floating, then denying, a possible 2028 presidential run. He has said he is considering the race and wants to spend time preparing, but later dismissed rumors that he is actually running. More recently, he has shifted to political commentary, criticizing Democrats’ 2028 field and praising Marco Rubio as a serious contender, while also saying he would prefer Rubio over several Democrats.
Stephen A. Smith unloads on ‘rudderless’ Democrats: ‘I don’t give a d---’
James Carville asks Stephen A Smith how Democrats can reach young men
Stephen A Smith teases 2028 presidential run amid Democratic concerns
Stephen A. Smith Taking Big Steps Towards Presidential Run
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