Vice President JD Vance is already casting a long shadow over the 2028 Republican presidential primary, and the numbers from New Hampshire prove it, Breitbart reported. 

A recent poll from Saint Anselm College, conducted on November 18–19, 2025, shows Vance commanding a staggering 57 percent support among likely GOP voters in the Granite State for the 2028 nomination, leaving other potential contenders scrambling to catch up.

With a margin of error of just ±2.1 percent, these results aren’t a fluke—they’re a wake-up call for anyone thinking the GOP base is looking elsewhere.

Vance’s Towering Lead Over GOP Rivals

Initially reported at 54 percent, a correction bumped Vance’s support to 57 percent, a clarification that only underscores his iron grip on the party’s future.

Trailing far behind is Secretary of State Marco Rubio with a distant nine percent, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scrapes by with seven percent—hardly a threat to Vance’s lead.

Then there’s the second tier, with Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, and Tulsi Gabbard each stuck at four percent, barely registering as blips on the radar.

Lower Tier Struggles to Gain Traction

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin round out the field with a measly one percent each, a stark reminder that the GOP base isn’t in the mood for long shots right now.

While the numbers paint a clear picture, whispers from Politico earlier in November 2025 suggest Rubio might not even throw his hat in the ring if Vance runs, with sources close to Rubio indicating he’d fully back Vance—possibly even as a running mate.

That kind of loyalty isn’t just politics; it’s a sign that Vance’s influence is already reshaping the party’s chessboard.

Trump’s Endorsement and Party Strategy

Speaking from Air Force One on October 27, 2025, President Donald Trump didn’t hold back his enthusiasm, declaring a Vance-Rubio ticket would be “unstoppable.”

That’s high praise from the man who’s still the heart of the MAGA movement, and it’s hard to argue with the momentum when Vance is already proving his worth in dual roles as Vice President and Finance Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Under Vance’s leadership, the RNC has amassed over $86 million in cash on hand as of mid-November 2025—a record-breaking haul that signals the party is gearing up for battle in future cycles.

Vance’s Vision for the GOP Future

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters has credited Vance’s dual role as pivotal, stating that he’s been “instrumental to the party’s 2026 midterm strategy” with an aggressive focus on voter turnout and fundraising.

That kind of strategic muscle isn’t just about money—it’s about building a machine that can outlast the progressive agenda and keep the GOP fighting for the values that matter to everyday Americans, not the latest cultural fad.

On November 20, 2025, Vance took the stage at a live policy discussion hosted by Breitbart News in Washington, D.C., alongside Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle, in partnership with CGCN and the ALFA Institute, where he laid out the Trump-Vance administration’s key wins and plans as they head into their third year—a reminder that this isn’t just about polls, but about delivering results.