Vance takes GOP hits as DeSantis, Cruz emerge as early GOP winners for 2028

The midterm wave seems to have altered the vice president’s strategy of portraying himself as Donald Trump’s heir.

In today's issue: ▪ DeSantis makes his case ▪ Eisenkot piecing together coalition ▪ Colom expands lead in Mississippi ▪ Battle brews over House GOP leadership Tuesday was a bad night for many Republicans across the country. But not so much for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

It is no secret that the morning after the midterms was the unofficial kickoff for the 2028 presidential race. Yes, we Republicans suffered a painful defeat. It’s an undeniable fact, and Republicans owned up to the loss right away.

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