Can Anyone Stop JD Vance in 2028?
The 2028 Republican primary is expected to be competitive, but many analysts believe Vice President JD Vance has a strong chance of securing the nomination. Despite conventional wisdom suggesting he is vulnerable, polling indicates Vance is significantly ahead of his closest rivals. Historical comparisons regarding vice presidents' chances of winning the presidency are often misleading and do not accurately reflect the current political landscape.
- ▪JD Vance currently leads the GOP 2028 nomination polls by a significant margin.
- ▪Conventional wisdom suggests the primary will be chaotic, but Vance's position appears strong.
- ▪Historical arguments against vice presidents winning the presidency are often flawed and do not apply to today's political context.
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Salvo 05.26.2026 7 minutes Can Anyone Stop JD Vance in 2028? Anthony J. Constantini Sometimes politics provides an easy choice. Conventional wisdom suggests that the 2028 Republican primary is shaping up to be a chaotic affair. Supposedly, it’s anyone’s game, as Vice President JD Vance is weaker than he appears, while potential adversaries including Marco Rubio are gaining an advantage. But this view is untethered from reality. The fact is that the 2028 Republican nomination is JD Vance’s to lose. The faulty prevailing opinion has calcified for two reasons: a poor reading of history and a deficient understanding of the political landscape. The “Vice Presidents Don’t Win” Canard “George H.W.
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