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Sizing up the 2028 Republican presidential contenders

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A succession battle is emerging in the Republican Party for the 2028 primaries, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio as leading contenders. Vance is closely aligned with President Donald Trump's MAGA movement, while Rubio represents a more traditional conservative approach. Other potential candidates include Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Ron DeSantis, as well as media figures like Tucker Carlson.

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