The Odds: Vance’s Chance
CNN News Central's John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten look at how early polling has established Vice President JD Vance as the frontrunner for the 2028 Republican nomination, breaking down historical trends where early leaders have gone on to win. They examine the numbers behind his lead among the party base and look at what prediction markets signal about his chances to win both the nomination and the presidency itself.
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