Vance Holds Huge Advantage To Lock Up 2028 GOP Nomination
While there are swirling rumors about the 2028 race in Republican circles, Vice President JD Vance consistently emerges as the front-runner.
According to GOP insiders quoted by the New York Post, Vance’s groundbreaking role as Republican National Committee finance chair positions the 40-year-old as a strong contender to succeed President Donald Trump, with some even calling him the clear favorite.
“He will establish himself as the next GOP torchbearer if he intensifies the RNC fundraising machine and the party surpasses its performance in 2026.” That is, if he stays in the good graces of you know who,” one source told the outlet.
Dennis Lennox, a Republican strategist, took a significant step further, stating, “The idea that Vance is not going to be the Republican nominee in 2028 is absurd.”
He also told The Post: “Holding all the primaries and caucuses and the convention in Houston will waste time and money that would otherwise be spent on defeating the Democrat nominee. The RNC might as well cancel the 2028 primaries and caucuses at this point.”
Neither Republicans nor Democrats have officially entered the 2028 race yet. However, Vance could face primary challenges from figures like Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley, and in the general election, he might contend against Democrats such as former Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, The Post noted.
Unexpected challengers from within the Republican camp, including members of Trump’s circle, could also enter the race if they sense an opportunity. However, the outlet stated that if Vance continues his current course, he appears to have a solid path forward.
