All articles tagged with #2028 election
JD Vance’s June surge—including his Iran deal mediation, a new memoir release, and a high-volume media push—has him positioned as Trump’s likely heir for the 2028 ticket, aided by strong GOP polling and a robust fundraising network; Marco Rubio remains reluctant to run, while intra-Trump tensions with commentators like Tucker Carlson could affect the dynamics.
POLITICO’s World Cup digest ties together politics, diplomacy, and technology: would-be 2028 presidents (Shapiro, Rubio, Newsom, Harris, Kennedy Jr., DeSantis) attend matches; Iran denounces controversial VAR calls amid visa disputes; Canada’s Mark Carney and other leaders appear at key games; Hyundai leverages the tournament to push robotics while labor unrest brews at home; and Trump is slated to hand the trophy at the final, illustrating how the World Cup intersects sport with governance and industry.
On Real Time, JD Vance defended Nixon’s legacy and criticized Iran while Bill Maher pressed him on Iran, ICE and election honesty; Maher then suggested he could vote Republican in 2028 if Democrats keep moving left, though Vance dodged some questions, showcasing a sharp, cordial exchange.
Democratic Socialists of America are launching a nationwide, member-led process to back a candidate in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries. By summer they’ll survey all 250 chapters and collect 20–40 page dossiers on whom to back, with a formal endorsement possible at the 2027 convention. The effort follows recent DSA gains in New York City and elsewhere and centers on giving the movement a larger role in the race, with discussions involving figures like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders, though Mamdani is constitutionally ineligible for the presidency. Any candidate would still have to win the support of DSA’s rank-and-file, signaling a potential shift in how the party addresses its base and agenda leading into 2028.
Donald Trump Jr. is reportedly weighing a future bid for public office, a move framed as a “total reset” tied to his marriage and a shift toward cultivating influence, access, and long‑term power in Washington by 2028, though questions linger about his father’s backing and whether he’ll be viewed as heir or rival.
Vice President JD Vance promotes a faith-focused book and sits for interviews, including a stop on The View, where he dodges pointed questions about Jeffrey Epstein, race, and his relationship with the administration, even as Iran cease-fire criticism swirls and speculation about a 2028 presidential bid intensifies.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says federal investigators are probing him, arguing the moves amount to weaponized persecution rather than uncovering crimes. Axios reports multiple ongoing inquiries—not all originating with the DOJ—including one related to his wife’s taxes and another involving his former chief of staff, with the White House declining comment as Newsom positions himself for a potential 2028 presidential run.
Salon columnist Amanda Marcotte argues JD Vance’s memoir Communion and his book tour reveal an out-of-touch, self-promoting politician more interested in virtue signaling than governance. The piece ties his Catholic conversion and praise of Charlie Kirk to a broader pattern of pandering, notes controversial Epstein/Maxwell references and Trump-era alignment, and suggests his 2028 bid is weakening as Rubio and others appear more appealing; even his TV appearances risk amplifying perceived inauthenticity.
Vice President JD Vance told CBS Sunday Morning that he and his wife will discuss a potential 2028 presidential run after the midterms, emphasizing careful decision-making and noting that he does not initiate conversations about his future with Donald Trump, who is fascinated by the idea.
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo cooled talk of a 2028 presidential bid, telling a Rhode Island podcast that while she’d like the job, she won’t rush a bid and now supports a competitive, open Democratic primary as the party focuses on middle-class priorities and everyday issues.
In the latest US politics live blog, Donald Trump says a JD Vance–Marco Rubio ticket would be unbeatable in 2028, praising Rubio’s podium performance; the piece also covers a White House plan to vet federal grants for “American values,” ongoing races in California and Los Angeles, and broader 2024 election headlines, including key Democratic and Republican contests across New Jersey, Iowa, and beyond, plus a report on PTSD-like symptoms among federal workers fired during the Trump administration.
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that eliminates one Black-majority district and adds a Republican-leaning seat, reshaping the state’s delegation to five Republicans and one Democrat in response to a Supreme Court ruling on racial gerrymandering and the Voting Rights Act. The plan preserves a Black-majority district but is expected to face legal challenges from voting-rights advocates, while the piece also notes how potential 2028 presidential contenders are navigating questions about their plans.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not run for president in 2028, signaling she plans to take a break after leaving office. Once viewed as a top Democratic contender, she told Fox 2 Detroit that a robust field will exist and she won’t be the main candidate, though she left room for the future with ‘Never say never.’ She has weighed national options and sought counsel from former officials as she contemplates life after the governorship.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not run for president in 2028, ending ongoing speculation as she nears the end of her second term and highlighting the expected crowded Democratic field for the White House.
A May 2026 Emerson College Polling national survey shows Trump at 39% approval; in the 2028 race, JD Vance leads GOP contenders with 36% and Marco Rubio close at 35%, while others trail; on the Democratic side Buttigieg leads with 18% and Newsom 16%, with several others below. The Democrats hold a 50% to 41% edge on the generic congressional ballot. Voters oppose U.S. military intervention in Cuba (57%), and the economy remains the top issue (41%), with concerns about democracy rising.