The codes of 2028 are being solved! New account for the Presidency: Remarkable activity in the political lobbies
While JD Vance's name comes to the fore for the Republicans and Kamala Harris for the Democrats, experts state that the race will be competitive.
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Following the midterm elections in the USA, JD Vance for Republicans and Kamala Harris and other possible candidates for Democrats stand out in evaluations of the 2028 presidential race.
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Following the midterm elections in the USA, possible candidates for the 2028 presidential elections to be held two years later have begun to be discussed.
After the midterm elections in the USA, all eyes turned to the presidential elections to be held two years later. While the candidates in both parties have not yet been determined, the name of JD Vance comes to the fore for the Republicans and Kamala Harris for the Democrats.
According to Istanbul Aydin University Lecturer Yeliz Albayrak, who evaluated the 2028 presidential race, Vance may gain the support of Republican voters who are uncomfortable with Trump's policies. For Democrats, Kamala Harris may run again.
'JD VANCE IS THE LEADING NAME CURRENTLY'
Albayrak reminded that JD Vance remained more distant from the issue of attacks on Iran and cooperation with Israel than Trump and Rubio: "Vance was not a supporter of all these crises from the very beginning. He remained silent for a while.
Stating that there are differences of opinion within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement that supports Trump, Albayrak said, "JD Vance is the leading name in terms of being the Republican candidate."
'RUBIO HAS NO CHANCE AGAINST VANCE'
Yeliz Albayrak also evaluated Marco Rubio, one of the possible candidates of the Republicans. Stating that Rubio is closer to Trump's controversial policies, Albayrak said, "It cannot be said that he has a great chance against Vance."
Stating that another name that may come to the agenda among Republicans is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Albayrak reminded that DeSantis withdrew from candidacy in the previous presidential race and supported Trump. Albayrak stated that it was difficult to create a strong alternative against Vance.
Albayrak said that former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also represent the traditional conservative line, but they are not seen among the strong candidates.
THREE NAMES STAND OUT AMONG THE DEMOCRATS
Albayrak stated that Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro were among the possible candidates in the Democratic Party: “When we look at the Democrats, potential names gradually started to be mentioned. Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, is specifically mentioned. There was also Gavin Newsom, who had very harsh statements against Trump. Kamala Harris is also still popular. We know that there are currently lobbies about whether he can be a candidate again. There are also candidates who are more left-wing or more moderate. But right now we know that Harris, Newsom and Shapiro are being talked about as Democratic candidates.”
The question of which of the mentioned names is the most prominent will be revealed in the polls to be held close to the election. It should be remembered that there is a transformation within both Republicans and Democrats, and other names may also come to the fore in this race. Because voters now want a change within both Republicans and Democrats.
So it will be quite competitive. Since the majority is in the Democrats, it is a matter of curiosity which wing the new candidate will represent. Will it be politicians or governors like Kamala Harris or Newsom?
Yeliz Albayrak, Lecturer at Istanbul Aydin University
Open Questions
- Which candidates will officially join the race?
- How will voters' demand for change affect the candidates?




