CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten on Thursday spotted how Vice President JD Vance is the overwhelming favorite to become the 2028 GOP presidential nominee.
“It looks pretty gosh darn good — or pretty, pretty good — for the man from Ohio,” said Enten in a segment with CNN’s Kate Bolduan.
Vance — who President Donald Trump described as being “most likely” to be the “heir apparent” to the MAGA throne this week — has taken on a “good fireman”-like role in the administration, one Trump ally told CNN on Thursday.
Once a self-described “Never Trump guy,” those in Trump’s circle have been impressed by Vance’s “behind-the-scenes efforts to speed the president’s priorities” and foresee the 2028 nomination as his for the taking, per CNN.
Enten turned to early 2028 polling (excluding the current president) that shows Vance on top with 40% support, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr. trail behind him at 8% and 7%, respectively.
