‘I’m not thirsty’: Wes Moore dodges 2028 talk over crab cakes in Baltimore

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sits down with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Baltimore’s iconic Koco's Pub for a wide-ranging conversation about redistricting, the future of the Democratic party and how his military service shaped his views on patriotism, race and America’s role in the world. Moore also reflects candidly on Democrats’ 2024 loss, argues the party needs to “move on” and deliver results faster and weighs in on the growing 2028 speculation. Plus: Baltimore politics, Ravens fandom, the best crab cakes in Maryland and why Koco’s Pub is a mandatory stop for anyone visiting the city. Chapters 00:00 Intro + Ben Cardin’s Baltimore political history 03:45 Inside Koco’s Pub and Baltimore crab cake culture 08:28 Wes Moore joins Koco’s Pub 15:35 Moore on his background in finance, business and Democratic politics 21:26 Redistricting fight and Maryland Democrats 26:27 Moore on 2028 presidential speculation 27:32 Why Democrats lost in 2024 29:02 Kamala Harris and the future of the party 30:49 Biden’s decision to stay in the race 34:01 Moore responds to attacks on his biography 49:22 Moore on his relationship with Trump 51:14 Moore on Taiwan and China 52:04 Moore says Netanyahu committed “war crimes” 54:56 Pelosi vs. Hoyer + Ravens and Orioles talk 56:41 Moore responds to Gavin Newsom’s baseball challenge 57:12 Outro ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/