The grassroots enthusiasm for Vance was on full display at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix. In a decisive straw poll, Vance
This performance actually surpassed Donald Trump’s own straw poll numbers from 2022 The grassroots enthusiasm for Vance was on full display at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix. In a decisive straw poll, Vance captured 84.2% of
This performance actually surpassed Donald Trump’s own straw poll numbers from 2022
This performance actually surpassed Donald Trump’s own straw poll numbers from 2022 The grassroots enthusiasm for Vance was on full display at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix. In a decisive straw poll, Vance captured 84.2% of the vote, dwarfing competitors like Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis. This performance actually surpassed Donald Trump’s own straw poll numbers from 2022. The endorsement from Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, further solidified his status, signaling that the organization’s massive activist network is ready to mobilize on his behalf in the coming years. Despite the mounting buzz, the Vice President remains publicly focused on the 2026 midterms. Speaking on Fox News, Vance emphasized that any future ambitions would be discussed with President Trump only after the midterm cycle. However, his rhetoric remains sharp; during his AmericaFest speech, he targeted potential Democratic rivals like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, criticizing their policies on energy and border security. With a base of support that appears both broad and deep, JD Vance has forced his opponents to take his candidacy seriously well ahead of schedule. While the road to 2028 is long and the influence of Donald Trump remains the ultimate wildcard, the early data offers Republicans a clear sense of stability and optimism as they look toward the future of the party.
