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everyonematters

(4,268 posts)
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:19 AM May 19

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 May 19 OP
I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities" Johonny May 19 #1
It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt CrispyQ May 19 #2
stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate rampartd May 19 #5
Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt Fiendish Thingy May 19 #7
Don't count out Rubio just yet Shrek May 19 #3
Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling Fiendish Thingy May 19 #9
Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing. everyonematters May 19 #10
2028 is a lifetime away in politics FascismIsDeath May 19 #4
I don't think so Fiendish Thingy May 19 #6
Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen, niyad May 19 #8
About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance Torchlight May 19 #11
It'll be Rubio awesomerwb1 May 19 #12
Please proceed Freddie May 19 #13
I think it will be Rubio. beaglelover May 19 #14

Johonny

(26,720 posts)
1. I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities"
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:23 AM
May 19

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.

rampartd

(5,234 posts)
5. stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
May 19

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.



Shrek

(4,475 posts)
3. Don't count out Rubio just yet
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:25 AM
May 19

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

(24,240 posts)
9. Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM
May 19

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

niyad

(134,375 posts)
8. Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen,
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM
May 19

before we think about '28, assuming it happens?

Torchlight

(7,106 posts)
11. About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance
Tue May 19, 2026, 10:35 AM
May 19

Tomorrow never knows. We know even less...

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