Rahm Emanuel

Former Amb. / Chicago mayor · Democrat

Status tier

Actively considering

Momentum (0–100)

Confidence

Medium

Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (a direct, on-the-record "I’m considering it" statement). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →

Last reviewed in the June 16, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal June 9, 2026 (7 days ago).

Latest signal

Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid - Caledonian Record source ↗
June 9, 2026 · 7 days ago · Medium confidence

Aggressive media tour to project vitality and viability.

Why this momentum score

Direct "considering" quote	+20
Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV)	+10
Donor meetings / PAC activity	+10
National media blitz	+5
Recency boost (signal 7d ago)	+5
Momentum (capped 0–100)	50

Evidence & status history

2026-05-29 · Positioning → Considering

Rahm Emanuel says he's mulling a 2028 run for president - WBUR

Early-state activity

New Hampshire

1 signal

Money movement — FEC, a separate axis

No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.

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