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everyonematters

(4,254 posts) Tue May 19, 2026, 10:19 AM 8 hrs ago

J D Vance is going to be the Republican presidential nominee in 28.

The Republican primaries with the representatives who stood up to Trump losing their seats, has convinced me that the MAGA base that votes in the primaries, is still dominating. They will nominate Vance, not someone who says it's time for a different tact.

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J D Vance is going to be the Republican presidential nominee in 28. (Original Post) everyonematters 8 hrs ago OP

I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities" Johonny 8 hrs ago #1

It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt CrispyQ 8 hrs ago #2

stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate rampartd 8 hrs ago #5

Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #7

Don't count out Rubio just yet Shrek 8 hrs ago #3

Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #9

Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing. everyonematters 8 hrs ago #10

2028 is a lifetime away in politics FascismIsDeath 8 hrs ago #4

I don't think so Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #6

Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen, niyad 8 hrs ago #8

About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance Torchlight 8 hrs ago #11

It'll be Rubio awesomerwb1 8 hrs ago #12

Please proceed Freddie 8 hrs ago #13

I think it will be Rubio. beaglelover 8 hrs ago #14

Johonny

(26,603 posts)

1. I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities"

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:23 AM

8 hrs ago

Enter the race. We could see a ticket of Tucker, Owen's etc... it could be a shitshow of reality streaming influencers.

Also Trump Jr. is out polling JD, so there's that to deal with.

Trump, is alive, will absolutely shiv JD to keep the Trump family con alive.

CrispyQ

(41,098 posts)

2. It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt

Reply to Johonny (Reply #1)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:25 AM

8 hrs ago

rampartd

(5,037 posts)

5. stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate

Reply to Johonny (Reply #1)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

8 hrs ago

if trump lives until 2028 he will run, and will win . if not

i think jd holds the title

but jr inherits the epstein videos.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,076 posts)

7. Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt

Reply to rampartd (Reply #5)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:31 AM

8 hrs ago

Shrek

(4,464 posts)

3. Don't count out Rubio just yet

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:25 AM

8 hrs ago

Much of the right seems very enthralled with him just now, and if Trump gives an imprimatur or even just stays neutral, Rubio could surge.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,076 posts)

9. Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling

Reply to Shrek (Reply #3)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM

8 hrs ago

No predictive value of course, but a big change from a few weeks ago.

everyonematters

(4,254 posts)

10. Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing.

Reply to Shrek (Reply #3)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:34 AM

8 hrs ago

FascismIsDeath

(261 posts)

4. 2028 is a lifetime away in politics

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:29 AM

8 hrs ago

Fiendish Thingy

(24,076 posts)

6. I don't think so

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

8 hrs ago

But if he is, YIPPEE!

Dems win in a 400+ EV LANDSLIDE!

niyad

(134,034 posts)

8. Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen,

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM

8 hrs ago

before we think about '28, assuming it happens?

Torchlight

(7,059 posts)

11. About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:35 AM

8 hrs ago

Tomorrow never knows. We know even less...

awesomerwb1

(5,153 posts)

12. It'll be Rubio

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:39 AM

8 hrs ago

Freddie

(10,143 posts)

13. Please proceed

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:58 AM

8 hrs ago

He does not have Donnie Dipshit’s fan base.

beaglelover

(4,500 posts)

14. I think it will be Rubio.

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 11:03 AM

8 hrs ago

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