2028 primaries: Vance dominates, Harris, Buttigieg fading

Published May 15, 2025 1:47pm ET



Vice President JD Vance looks like a good early bet to dominate the 2028 Republican presidential primaries, pulling away from two friends and possible challengers, Donald Trump Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

In the latest McLaughlin and Associates survey shared with Secrets, Vance has jumped out to a big lead over Trump Jr., 43% to 14%.

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