A 2028 Vance coronation is bad for him and the GOP

Published December 30, 2025 8:00am ET



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Just over one year ago, it finally became obvious that President Joe Biden had the mental capacity of a boiled potato. The Democrats knew that if they were going to have any hope in 2024, they’d need to replace the aging politician.

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