‘We must deliver’: jubilant Democrats gather in Denver to chart way forward

At party’s ‘What’s Next’ conference, consensus is they need to act quickly, but over affordability or accountability is the question

What’s next for Democrats?

It’s the question thousands of Democrats, including lawmakers, strategists, pollsters, creators, organizers, staffers and 2028 presidential hopefuls are trying to answer at a three-day gathering in Denver, after a sweeping victory in the 2026 midterm elections.