Vice President JD Vance is already casting a towering shadow over the 2028 Republican presidential primary field, with a staggering lead that has contenders scrambling to keep up, Breitbart reported.
According to a recent poll by Saint Anselm College, Vance commands an impressive 57 percent support among likely Republican voters in New Hampshire, leaving other potential candidates far behind in the dust.
The survey, conducted on November 18-19, 2025, with a tight margin of error of ±2.1 percent, initially reported Vance at 54 percent before a correction bumped it up to the current figure.
Trailing a distant second is Secretary of State Marco Rubio with just nine percent, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lags further at seven percent. It’s hard not to notice the chasm here—Vance isn’t just leading; he’s lapping the field.
A second tier of hopefuls, including Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, and Tulsi Gabbard, each muster a mere four percent, while Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin barely register at one percent each. If this poll is a preview, the GOP’s future looks like Vance’s to lose.
Interestingly, Politico reported earlier in November 2025 that Rubio might not even throw his hat in the ring if Vance runs, with sources close to Rubio suggesting he’d fully endorse Vance and possibly join him as a running mate. That’s a power move, folks—consolidating strength before the race even starts.
President Donald Trump seems to agree, having called a potential Vance-Rubio ticket “unstoppable” during a statement from Air Force One on October 27, 2025. High praise from the top, and it’s not hard to see why Trump’s betting on this duo to carry the torch against the progressive agenda’s overreach.
Vance isn’t just a frontrunner in polls; he’s also pulling double duty as Vice President and Finance Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a unique role that amplifies his influence. Under his watch, the RNC has amassed a record-breaking $86 million in cash on hand as of mid-November 2025. That’s not just pocket change—it’s a war chest for the GOP’s future battles.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters lauded Vance’s dual role as “pivotal to the GOP’s aggressive push on both voter turnout and fundraising,” crediting him for shaping the party’s strategy heading into the 2026 midterms. It’s a glowing review, and deservedly so—Vance is proving that leadership isn’t just about speeches but about results.
Further cementing his prominence, Vance took center stage at a live policy discussion hosted by Breitbart News in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025. The event, led by Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle in partnership with CGCN and the ALFA Institute, offered a platform to spotlight top administration officials.
During the discussion, Vance outlined key achievements of the Trump-Vance administration while laying out plans for the years ahead as they approach their third year in office. It’s refreshing to see a leader who doesn’t just rest on laurels but keeps pushing for policies that prioritize American workers over globalist pipe dreams.
This kind of public engagement shows Vance isn’t hiding behind closed doors—he’s out there, connecting with voters and reinforcing why so many in New Hampshire see him as the future. Compare that to the left’s endless virtue signaling, and it’s no wonder his support is soaring.
With numbers like 57 percent in an early poll, Vance is sending a clear message: the GOP base craves a leader who embodies a no-nonsense, America-first approach. He’s not just a candidate; he’s becoming the standard-bearer for a party tired of establishment waffling.
The potential alliance with Rubio, backed by Trump’s endorsement, only adds to the momentum, creating a formidable team that could reshape the Republican landscape for years to come. It’s a strategic play that could outmaneuver any progressive policy push before it even gains traction.
As the 2028 primary season looms, all eyes will be on Vance to see if he can maintain this dominance and translate poll numbers into a unified party vision. If this early lead is any indication, the GOP might just have found its next champion to stand firm against the cultural overreach of the left—without apology, but with principle.
