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Author argues Vice President JD Vance could emerge as Republicans’ post-Trump standard-bearer
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Legal analyst Frank DeVito, author of a new book on JD Vance, says the vice president has the potential to lead Republicans after Donald Trump, pointing to Vance’s emphasis on family, faith and institutional disruption—an assessment that some Republicans dispute, citing Vance’s relatively short time in national office and past shifts in his stance toward Trump.
U.S. Senator Steve Daines of Montana announced his retirement shortly after the re-election filing deadline, clearing the path for Kurt Alme, who received endorsements from President Donald Trump and Daines. Alme, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, filed moments before Daines withdrew his bid. The move has drawn criticism from Democrats who question the timing.
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Steve Bannon has criticized two of Donald Trump's top campaign aides for supporting incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming Texas Republican Senate primary, while backing Attorney General Ken Paxton. Trump plans to visit Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday without endorsing any candidate, as Paxton, Cornyn, and Representative Wesley Hunt are expected to attend. The primary is set for Tuesday, with polls showing Paxton in the lead.
In a recent NPR interview, Republican strategist Alex Conant discussed the party's challenges and opportunities ahead of the 2026 midterms. He highlighted the focus on economic achievements like tax cuts and strong GDP growth to counter perceptions of a struggling economy. Conant also addressed internal party fissures and the leadership vacuum following President Trump's term.
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Vice President JD Vance secured about 85% of the vote in a straw poll for the 2028 Republican nomination at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Arizona. Attendees showed strong support, with college students unanimously backing him and the crowd erupting in cheers during his appearance. The results outpaced even former President Donald Trump's margin in a similar 2023 poll.