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McEnany Cautions GOP: Vance's Early Endorsement Risks 2028 Bid

12/21/2025

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Kayleigh McEnany (AmericaFest speaker) warned the Republican Party against prematurely endorsing JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination.
Erika Kirk endorsed Vance, claiming he would win decisively.
McEnany noted that Vance's endorsement gives him an advantage.
A recent poll suggests Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could narrowly defeat Vance in a hypothetical matchup, though she acknowledged the poll's unreliability.

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Kayleigh McEnany (AmericaFest speaker) warned the Republican Party against prematurely endorsing JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination.
Erika Kirk endorsed Vance, claiming he would win decisively.
McEnany noted that Vance's endorsement gives him an advantage.
A recent poll suggests Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could narrowly defeat Vance in a hypothetical matchup, though she acknowledged the poll's unreliability.