Staff Reports
JD Vance isn’t just leading the pack—he’s leaving the pretenders in the dust. A recent straw poll at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest laid bare the desperate state of the GOP’s so-called “rising stars.” While Vance claims a staggering 84 percent support for the 2028 nomination among the conservative grassroots, his “competitors” couldn’t muster even a fraction of the enthusiasm. Marco Rubio limps in at 5 percent, Ron DeSantis barely scrapes 3, and Donald Trump Jr. languishes at 2. Glenn Youngkin and Ted Cruz? They barely register. The message from the base is crystal clear: voters want Vance, and they want him now.
Why is Vance so dominant? It’s simple. He represents a bold, unapologetic conservatism that refuses to bend to globalist elites or the woke bureaucracy. Vance speaks their language, tackles cultural decay head-on, and stands firm against the swamp’s endless attempts to smear and silence patriots. Meanwhile, the so-called mainstream Republicans—DeSantis included—are floundering, trying to navigate the latest political fashions without conviction. This straw poll isn’t just a popularity contest; it’s a referendum on who can actually fight and win against Democrats whose policies are sinking America fast.
🚨 BREAKING: JD Vance LANDSLIDE in 2028 presidential straw poll at TPUSA's AmFest
🔴 JD Vance: 84% (+79!)
🟠 Marco Rubio: 5%
🟣 Ron DeSantis: 3%He had an electric speech. Brought the house down.
THAT'S 48! 🇺🇸🔥 pic.twitter.com/8hmQmpLBDk
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 22, 2025
Speaking of the Democrats, their disastrous governance only fuels this fire. The left’s reckless spending, open borders, anti-American education, and obsession with identity politics are driving conservative voters straight into Vance’s camp. They see him as a warrior who can restore America’s greatness and stop the Marxist madness. Unlike the craven politicians who flip-flop or mumble through softball interviews, Vance isn’t afraid to call out the blatant failures of the Biden regime or the corrupt deep state lurking behind it. That’s the kind of grit voters are hungry for.
And let’s not overlook Rubio. While he only grabs 5 percent, his strong standing in the poll reflects growing respect among conservatives who recognize his foreign policy experience and staunch anti-socialist stance. A Vance-Rubio ticket could terrify Democrats, uniting raw, fiery conservatism with seasoned global awareness. It’s no surprise that the former president hinted at pairing these two powerhouses for the 2028 race. If they can lock arms, it’s game over for the left, who continue to push radical agendas that alienate everyday Americans.
America needs leaders who will fight tooth and nail for conservative values—who won’t cave to media pressure, billionaire globalists, or the Dems’ increasingly unhinged platform. JD Vance towers above the rest because he’s not playing the political theater. He’s ready to win, and his fight for the soul of this country is exactly what the GOP base demands. Ask yourself: can anyone else in the 2028 field restore American pride and power like Vance? This election isn’t just about winning votes. It’s about saving the future of liberty itself.
