(The Center Square) – With the 2026 midterm elections now in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts to the 2028 presidential election.
Vice President JD Vance and former Vice President Kamala Harris appear to be favorites to be tapped by their respective parties, with the vice president attempting damage control.
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