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October 1, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Discusses Midterm Challenges and 2028 Presidential Prospects
- Vice President JD Vance admits Republicans face an uphill climb in the midterms, which could influence his decision to run for president in 2028.
- He expresses cautious optimism about improving GOP numbers despite challenges like gas prices and the Iran war.
- Vance acknowledges that Senator Ted Cruz is actively positioning himself for a presidential run, while he focuses on supporting Republican candidates.
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- Hume: Republicans 'don't have much going for them' ahead of midtermsOct 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM · The Hill
- Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his futureOct 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM · NBC
- JD Vance talks 2028 and how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation: Morning RundownOct 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM · NBC