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everyonematters

(4,259 posts) Tue May 19, 2026, 10:19 AM Tuesday

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 Tuesday OP

I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities" Johonny Tuesday #1

It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt CrispyQ Tuesday #2

stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate rampartd Tuesday #5

Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #7

Don't count out Rubio just yet Shrek Tuesday #3

Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #9

Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing. everyonematters Tuesday #10

2028 is a lifetime away in politics FascismIsDeath Tuesday #4

I don't think so Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #6

Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen, niyad Tuesday #8

About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance Torchlight Tuesday #11

It'll be Rubio awesomerwb1 Tuesday #12

Please proceed Freddie Tuesday #13

I think it will be Rubio. beaglelover Tuesday #14

Johonny

(26,618 posts)

1. I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities"

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:23 AM

Tuesday

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.

CrispyQ

(41,104 posts)

2. It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt

Reply to Johonny (Reply #1)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:25 AM

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rampartd

(5,045 posts)

5. stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate

Reply to Johonny (Reply #1)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

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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.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,098 posts)

7. Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt

Reply to rampartd (Reply #5)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:31 AM

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Shrek

(4,464 posts)

3. Don't count out Rubio just yet

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:25 AM

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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

(24,098 posts)

9. Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling

Reply to Shrek (Reply #3)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM

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

everyonematters

(4,259 posts)

10. Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing.

Reply to Shrek (Reply #3)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:34 AM

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FascismIsDeath

(263 posts)

4. 2028 is a lifetime away in politics

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:29 AM

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Fiendish Thingy

(24,098 posts)

6. I don't think so

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

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But if he is, YIPPEE!

Dems win in a 400+ EV LANDSLIDE!

niyad

(134,035 posts)

8. Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen,

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:32 AM

Tuesday

before we think about '28, assuming it happens?

Torchlight

(7,066 posts)

11. About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:35 AM

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Tomorrow never knows. We know even less...

awesomerwb1

(5,154 posts)

12. It'll be Rubio

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:39 AM

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Freddie

(10,143 posts)

13. Please proceed

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 10:58 AM

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He does not have Donnie Dipshit’s fan base.

beaglelover

(4,501 posts)

14. I think it will be Rubio.

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 11:03 AM

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