Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (campaign-style activity — early-state travel, donors, staffing, or media — with no on-record quote yet). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →
Last reviewed in the June 16, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal April 19, 2026 (58 days ago).
Latest signal
Mitch Landrieu launches surprise 2028 presidential bid in New Orleans - mezha.net source ↗ April 19, 2026 · 58 days ago · Medium confidence
Behavioral signals (travel, donor outreach) ahead of any quote.
Why this momentum score
Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV)
+10
Donor meetings / PAC activity
+10
Momentum (capped 0–100)
20
Evidence & status history
2026-04-19 · Positioning → Declared
Mitch Landrieu launches surprise 2028 presidential bid in New Orleans - mezha.net
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.
Tags
soft-launch
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