Vance leading GOP contender in 2028 race

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A rush to carry the mantle of the post-Trump MAGA movement may be a foregone conclusion, according to a Republican primary poll showing Vice President J.D. Vance up big.

As high as Vance is flying, other potential contenders find themselves in the nadirs of historic lows. Among them is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, once predicted to give President Trump the primary fight of his life only to squander more than $100 million on a botched White House bid that never made it past Super Tuesday.

Among Republicans, a full 46% would support Vice President Vance if he runs to succeed his boss. The former Ohio senator hasn’t batted back the palace intrigue, and his homespun roots as an Appalachian-turned-midwestern underdog were utilized effectively when he handily topped a field of six other candidates, including former state treasurer Josh Mandel, in 2022.

“We’ll see,” Vance told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo last month when asked about the speculation.

“I’d say that we’ve not thought a lot about politics in the last six months,” he added, “but the way that I think about this is, the best thing for my future is actually the best thing for the American people, which is that we do a really good job over the next three and a half years.”

When it comes to the competition, Vance doesn’t have much. DeSantis registers at just 7%, an all-time low according to pollster Echelon Insights. That leaves him tied for second place with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Behind them sits Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 4%.
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The aforementioned political figures would probably be considered for the Vice Presidential ticket in a race headed by Vance in 2028.  I suspect Rubio or DeSantis would be considered for the VP slot.  Both would probably cement the Florida vote.  I also would not rule out Texas Governor Greg Abbott.  He has been an effective leader and does have charisma despite his physical limitations.

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