{"id":21231,"date":"2025-07-19T22:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T22:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=21231"},"modified":"2025-07-19T22:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T22:40:48","slug":"favorite-to-win-2028-presidential-race-turns-heads-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=21231","title":{"rendered":"Favorite To Win 2028 Presidential Race Turns Heads In DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The betting platform Polymarket initiated its sweepstakes for the 2028 presidential election on Friday, providing users with the opportunity to buy and sell shares based on their predictions of who will secure the White House.<\/p><div class=\"efkzq69f6d77f3d76d\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.efkzq69f6d77f3d76d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.efkzq69f6d77f3d76d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.efkzq69f6d77f3d76d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.efkzq69f6d77f3d76d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.efkzq69f6d77f3d76d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"2925430361\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=2925430361&amp;adk=1479472154&amp;adf=4124267150&amp;pi=t.ma~as.2925430361&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752953580&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ffavorite-to-win-2028-presidential-race-turns-heads-in-dc%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLo_gVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR4YGVl0w_Hx9OX_Zc5y-N_qm0ecqgpfWL_yHlOcPB_e0jw36SJq-FSoUxZW2w_aem_XA84aXkRsXslWmuwNUoDYQ&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752964790224&amp;bpp=2&amp;bdt=82&amp;idt=166&amp;shv=r20250716&amp;mjsv=m202507150101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dd947d8fbfc28d69c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MYpp_F5nfgaz8T3bTgkMX8_naz5gQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010e23745ceff%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MaQeY0v2J68n3tcj4RhW6uSZD23oQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77c24d4442b18b6c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DAA-AfjZkNbCeVr3gRc3H7b0swlzK&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=6019394126207&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=456&amp;ady=1464&amp;biw=1732&amp;bih=859&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31093430%2C95362656%2C95365881%2C95366018%2C95366347%2C95366849%2C95359265%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=2410564481472566&amp;tmod=254775342&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1745%2C859&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1.1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=169\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJbEjN3-yY4DFR9FHQkdUt8kjg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Vice President JD Vance is currently the overall frontrunner, holding a 27 percent share, as reported by the site. California Governor Gavin Newsom follows with 17 percent, while New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands at 10 percent. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and others complete the top rankings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"1566954572\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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He boasts a substantial 56 percent lead over Marco Rubio, who is significantly behind at just 6 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Vance\u2019s status as the clear frontrunner for the GOP emerged after he assumed the role of RNC campaign finance chair in March, making him the first sitting vice president to occupy this position. This has established him as one of the party\u2019s leading fundraisers as the 2026 midterms approach, according to The Daily Caller.<\/p>\n<p>He has also become a frequent figure in prominent interviews, advocating for key Trump administration nominees such as Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during their Senate confirmations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_7_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3403120390&amp;adf=1098558199&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752953580&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4646703388&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ffavorite-to-win-2028-presidential-race-turns-heads-in-dc%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLo_gVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR4YGVl0w_Hx9OX_Zc5y-N_qm0ecqgpfWL_yHlOcPB_e0jw36SJq-FSoUxZW2w_aem_XA84aXkRsXslWmuwNUoDYQ&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=200&amp;rw=820&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752964791460&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1318&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20250716&amp;mjsv=m202507150101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dd947d8fbfc28d69c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MYpp_F5nfgaz8T3bTgkMX8_naz5gQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010e23745ceff%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MaQeY0v2J68n3tcj4RhW6uSZD23oQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77c24d4442b18b6c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DAA-AfjZkNbCeVr3gRc3H7b0swlzK&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=6019394126207&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=456&amp;ady=2295&amp;biw=1732&amp;bih=859&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=273&amp;eid=31093430%2C95362656%2C95365881%2C95366018%2C95366347%2C95366849%2C95359265%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=2410564481472566&amp;tmod=254775342&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1745%2C859&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1.1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=8&amp;uci=a!8&amp;btvi=6&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=152\" name=\"aswift_7\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!8\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CKDs1t3-yY4DFahvHQkdktQcqg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Representative Byron Donalds referred to Vance as \u201cthe leader in the clubhouse\u201d earlier this year, asserting that he would be a formidable contender in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Newsom is actively pursuing his own strategies. He has participated in numerous high-profile interviews with conservative hosts and maintains a strong online presence, which many interpret as indications of a potential future candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>He has also garnered support from South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn, who is regarded as one of the most influential Democrats in the nation. During an event in early July, Clyburn stood alongside Newsom and expressed that he \u201cfeels good about\u201d Newsom\u2019s prospects in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Clyburn\u2019s endorsement played a crucial role in President Biden\u2019s victory during the 2020 primary and was instrumental in revitalizing his campaign at a critical juncture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_8_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3403120390&amp;adf=3970546195&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752953580&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4646703388&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ffavorite-to-win-2028-presidential-race-turns-heads-in-dc%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLo_gVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR4YGVl0w_Hx9OX_Zc5y-N_qm0ecqgpfWL_yHlOcPB_e0jw36SJq-FSoUxZW2w_aem_XA84aXkRsXslWmuwNUoDYQ&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=200&amp;rw=820&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752964791460&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1318&amp;idt=0&amp;shv=r20250716&amp;mjsv=m202507150101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dd947d8fbfc28d69c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MYpp_F5nfgaz8T3bTgkMX8_naz5gQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010e23745ceff%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DALNI_MaQeY0v2J68n3tcj4RhW6uSZD23oQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77c24d4442b18b6c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752964777%3AS%3DAA-AfjZkNbCeVr3gRc3H7b0swlzK&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=6019394126207&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=456&amp;ady=2971&amp;biw=1732&amp;bih=859&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=273&amp;eid=31093430%2C95362656%2C95365881%2C95366018%2C95366347%2C95366849%2C95359265%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=2410564481472566&amp;tmod=254775342&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1745%2C859&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1.1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=9&amp;uci=a!9&amp;btvi=7&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=152\" name=\"aswift_8\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!9\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CKLs1t3-yY4DFRtHHQkdNmYOjg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Polymarket, which identifies itself as the largest prediction market globally, allows users to place bets on political events and their outcomes. The platform has attracted attention for its surprising accuracy in previous election cycles.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Vance has frequently utilized his vice presidential responsibilities since assuming office. This week, he cast two tie-breaking votes in the Senate on Tuesday to push forward a $9.4 billion rescissions plan aimed at cutting government funding for PBS and NPR.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate was deadlocked at 50-50 on two procedural votes to initiate discussions on the multibillion-dollar expenditure clawback plan until Vance\u2019s votes propelled the proposal requested by the White House.<\/p>\n<p>Three Republicans, all perceived as anti-Trump \u2014 Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) \u2014 joined all Democrats in opposing the plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_9_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_9\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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the vote on the measure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur members expressed significant interest in taking action regarding PEPFAR,\u201d stated Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to reporters following a meeting with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought. \u201cThis is evident in the substitute.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_10_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_10\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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Vice President JD Vance is currently the overall frontrunner, holding a 27 percent share, as reported by the site. 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