JD Vance emerges as MAGA front-runner for 2028 as nearly half of Republican voters back him

Vice President JD Vance has surged into an early lead in the Republican race for the 2028 presidential nomination, as per the new polling. While his support surpasses possible rivals like Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz, party insiders warn that history rarely favors early front-runners. Internal GOP shifts between the MAGA base, traditional conservatives, and voters looking for new leadership could transform the field.