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- Vice President JD Vance leads the 2028 Republican presidential nomination race, bolstered by Erika Kirk and Marco Rubio.
- Early polls show Vance ahead of rivals Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz, signaling a strong initial lead.
- Cruz and Rand Paul have criticized Vance's policies on military force and artificial intelligence.
- Despite talk of a Vance-Rubio ticket, Vance remains focused on his current role and unity before the midterms.
