(GoRealNewsNow.com) – Vice President JD Vance outscored all others at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as he emerged as the undisputed frontrunner for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, securing a landslide victory in the CPAC straw poll.
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With an overwhelming 61% support from conservative activists, Vance’s triumph signals a seismic shift in the GOP’s future leadership.
The CPAC straw poll, a crucial barometer of conservative sentiment, saw Vance leaving his potential rivals in the dust.
Steve Bannon, a stalwart of the MAGA movement, came in a distant second with 12% of the votes, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis managed only 7% support.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) each garnered a mere 3% of the votes, underlining the conservative base’s overwhelming preference for Vance.
Donald Trump Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Vivek Ramaswamy trailed even further behind, each securing only 2% support.
Vice President J.D. Vance wins CPAC 2028 straw poll https://t.co/WWQUCUEZIn
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) February 22, 2025
Furthermore, Vance’s popularity surge follows his controversial remarks at the Munich Security Conference, where he criticized European nations on free speech rights and mass migration.
Instead of backing down, Vance doubled down on his stance at CPAC, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
“I will take a standing ovation for a speech I already gave,” Vance declared, showcasing his unapologetic commitment to conservative values.
The CPAC poll results also highlighted conservatives’ unwavering support for President Trump.
An astounding 99% of CPAC attendees approved of Trump’s leadership, with 94% strongly agreeing that the early weeks of his presidency were the best for the modern conservative movement in their lifetime.
Vance’s rise to prominence within the GOP has not gone unnoticed by Trump. When asked about Vance as a potential successor, Trump acknowledged his capabilities while emphasizing it was too early to make a definitive choice.
“I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he is doing a fantastic job. It’s too early. We are just starting,” Trump stated.
The Vice President’s unwavering support for the Trump administration’s policies has clearly resonated with the conservative base.
Vance praised the rapid pace of executive orders and highlighted Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce and spending through the DOGE.
As the 2028 presidential race begins to take shape, JD Vance’s overwhelming victory in the CPAC straw poll sends a clear message to the political establishment: the America First agenda is not just alive and well. It is the future of the Republican Party.
With unwavering support from the conservative base and a proven track record of defending Trump’s policies, Vance is poised to carry the MAGA torch into the next election cycle.
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