Crowd Calls for JD Vance To Be Next President: What Polls Say
Summary
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where some supporters called for him to be the next president. Polls show Vance leading other Republicans in primary preference, but he trails some Democrats in hypothetical general election matchups for 2028.Key Facts
- JD Vance spoke at the Republican Party midterm convention organized by President Donald Trump.
- Supporters chanted "48, 48," suggesting Vance as the potential 48th president after Trump’s second term.
- Vance discussed topics like immigration, crime, and the economy during his speech.
- President Trump encouraged voters to act as if he were on the 2024 ballot to support Republican candidates.
- Polls show Vance leading other Republican hopefuls like Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump Jr. in 2028 primary preference.
- In general election polling, Vance trails several Democratic figures such as Pete Buttigieg, Jon Ossoff, Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris.
- Vance has not officially announced a 2028 presidential run and says he will decide after the 2024 midterm elections.
- Vance says President Trump often brings up the topic of 2028 publicly and privately, but Vance does not initiate those conversations.
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