The Democratic Party is divided. But almost all Democratic voters still agree on one thing: They really like Barack Obama. Why it matters: Obama remains the most powerful and popular Democrat in America, with the ability to play kingmaker in the presidential election — if he chooses to. Driving the news: Obama's de facto leadership of the party has been on full display the past month. Most of the top Democrats eyeing runs for the White House in 2028, along with several up-and-coming leaders in