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JD Vance strongly considering decision that could upend the 2028 GOP primary
AL.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Vice President JD Vance is reportedly considering not running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination due to factors including the GOP's midterm losses, division within the MAGA base, and his growing family.
- Vance, age 42, has allies suggesting he could delay his political ambitions and potentially make a comeback later, especially after the recent birth of his fourth child.
- The unpopular Iran war is viewed by Vance and his supporters as a major reason for the Republican midterm defeats and a significant obstacle for any GOP candidate's success in 2028.
- Despite these challenges, Vance remains the frontrunner in polls and prediction markets for the 2028 GOP nomination, leading potential contenders like Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis by a notable margin.
- Rebuilding the coalition that supported Trump in 2024 is seen as critical for Vance and other Republicans, but recent midterm results showed key voter groups shifting toward Democrats.
