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The 2028 Race Has Begun. Here’s Who’s Winning.
Campaign begins
The article’s central point is that the 2028 contest is already being organized in public, even if no one has formally launched a presidential bid. That makes every appearance, interview, and policy move part of an early campaign environment.
Republican stakes
Vance and Rubio are positioned as especially important Republican figures because both are capable of claiming a serious national following. Their eventual choices could determine whether the GOP sees a short, front-loaded nomination battle or a wider open field.
Democratic map
For Democrats, the competition is more diffuse, which may give an early edge to whoever can unify activists, donors, and pragmatic voters. That dynamic keeps multiple possibilities alive rather than producing an obvious favorite.
What to watch
The likely next phase is a series of informal but meaningful tests: fundraising, endorsements, and early-state travel. Those steps will matter more than headline polls in determining who actually has a path to the nomination.