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Vance Says that It's Pretty Clear that Texas Sen. Cruz Is Planning to Run for President
Vance cited Cruz’s fundraising and campaign travel as evidence, while saying he will wait for midterm results before deciding on his own 2028 plans.
- Vice President JD Vance told NBC News on Thursday aboard Air Force Two that it is "really obvious" Texas Senator Ted Cruz is "running for president" in 2028, making a rare public assessment of a potential rival.
- The Texas Republican has intensified his political activity, including fundraising and campaigning in early-voting states like Iowa and South Carolina, while securing a legislative victory this week with the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
- Vance remains noncommittal regarding his own 2028 bid, stating he will evaluate November 3 midterm results before deciding. He acknowledged Republicans face an "uphill climb" but expressed "cautious optimism" about the party's direction.
- A spokesperson for Cruz maintained the senator is "focused on electing Republicans up and down the ballot this November," dismissing implications that he is mounting a presidential campaign.
- Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggested the 2028 GOP nomination remains competitive but noted Vance faces challenges distancing himself from President Donald Trump's political brand and legacy.
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James David Vance anticipates that there will be an intense battle for Republican presidential candidacy where he sees Senator Ted Cruz in the front row
·Los Angeles, United States
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Vance: Midterm results will shape my decision on whether to run in 2028
In a recent interview, Vice President JD Vance noted that the results of the midterm elections could present “new information” that could affect his decision whether to run for president in 2028, while emphasizing his focus on adamantly campaigning for the Republican Party this year.
·San Diego, United States
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left7Leaning Right8Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 37%
C 21%
R 42%
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