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Gamblers say these are the GOP’s and Democrats’ 2028 rising stars: Here are betting markets favorites
AL.com ^ | July 28, 2025 | Howard Koplowitz

Posted on 07/28/2025 5:02:02 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

It’s still three years away, but gamblers have already coalesced around a clear favorite to win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, according to one betting market.

But Polymarket data shows gamblers believe the runaway leader for the GOP nod will lose in November to a Democrat.

Vice President JD Vance has a massive 48-point lead over Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- who is in second place on Polymarket -- with 56% to Rubio’s 8%.

No other potential GOP contender is above 5%; President Donald Trump, although constitutionally barred from serving a third term, is at 5% along with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, is next at 4%, with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at 3%.

The Democratic side, where there is no clear party leader, is more competitive.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads the pack at 21%, followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at 16% and Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 12%.

No other potential Democratic candidate hit double digits.

After Buttigieg are a quartet of Democratic governors: Kentucky’s Andy Beshear at 8%; Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro at 6% and Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland’s Wes Moore at 5%.

Also at 5% is 2024 Democratic nominee and ex-Vice President Kamala Harris.

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To: MinorityRepublican

I don’t see the point of even speculating about it all until we know who’s running.

I’m praying for the upcoming election cycles, but HATE the constant high stress political analysis and speculations.

We haven’t had midterms yet and they’re already hyperventilating over 2028. Give us a break from constantly being assaulted by political fear mongering.

Just STOP already.


41 posted on 07/29/2025 4:11:06 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Heck, we don’t even know who’s going to be alive by then.


42 posted on 07/29/2025 4:11:42 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: metmom

You can always turn it off.


43 posted on 07/29/2025 4:19:59 AM PDT by bankwalker (Feminists, like all Marxists, are ungrateful parasites.)
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To: Degaston

That’s very similar to what was said and thought about Prohibition. Yet it was repealed. The hypothetical became reality.

Funny how the generation alive at any given time believes that things are “different” for them than at any time prior to their existence.


44 posted on 07/29/2025 6:02:23 AM PDT by AFB-XYZ (( We have two options: 1. Stand up, or 2. Bend over))
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To: bankwalker

Turn what off?

Someone posting threads with titles like this on FR?

How do I stop them?

This stuff is in your face constantly.


45 posted on 07/29/2025 7:29:30 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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