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A rollercoaster day in the 2028 race: Rubio gets a potential boost from Dana White, while Whitmer pulls a quick backtrack on her presidential plans. Meanwhile, Cruz hits South Carolina, and Buttigieg is back on the road, keeping everyone guessing.

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Dana White teases he might back Rubio for 2028
Marco Rubio · Washington Examiner · 45 days ago
"Dana White drops major hint about backing Marco Rubio"

Why you should care UFC boss could add punch to Rubio's run.

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Whitmer flips on 2028 run: Will she or won't she?
Gretchen Whitmer · MSN · 45 days ago
"Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028. Then backtracks hours later"

Why you should care Her indecision fuels more speculation than clarity.

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Cruz hits South Carolina, eyes 2028 with Wilson boost
Ted Cruz · mezha.net · 45 days ago
"Ted Cruz Campaigned in South Carolina to Boost Alan Wilson and Test 2028 Prospects"

Why you should care Testing the waters for his next presidential bid.

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Buttigieg on the move, hints at 2028 ambitions
Pete Buttigieg · NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · 45 days ago
"Pete Buttigieg is on the road again and aiming to be 'useful' as he weighs a 2028 bid"

Why you should care Pete's out to prove he still matters in politics.

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Vance and Rubio clash over Middle East conflict
JD Vance · Hindustan Times · 45 days ago
"Vance Vs Rubio ensues over Israel's war on Lebanon: 2028 Presidential race begins from Middle East? | Videos"

Why you should care Foreign policy debates flare as 2028 campaign heats up.

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Trump thinks Newsom could be a real 2028 threat
Gavin Newsom · MSN · 45 days ago
"Tucker Carlson reveals Trump thinks Gavin Newsom could win in 2028"

Why you should care If Trump takes Newsom seriously, maybe you should too.

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Tucker Carlson: No interest in a presidential run
Tucker Carlson · The Hill · 45 days ago
"Carlson says 'of course' he doesn't want to run for president"

Why you should care The media star clarifies he's not gunning for the White House.

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Democrats worried Rubio might jump in for 2028
Marco Rubio · CubaHeadlines · 45 days ago
"Marco Rubio's Potential Presidential Run in 2028 Sparks Concerns Among Democrats"

Why you should care Rubio could shake things up and give Democrats a headache.

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Tucker Carlson shuts down 2028 run rumors
Tucker Carlson · primetimer.com · 45 days ago
"Tucker Carlson addresses 2028 presidential run speculation after saying he won't support the Republican Party"

Why you should care Despite speculation, Carlson isn't planning a bid for the presidency.

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Andrew Yang hints at 2028 run and AI focus
Andrew Yang · AOL.com · 45 days ago
"Andrew Yang on a 2028 run for president, Elon Musk, and AI job cuts"

Why you should care Yang might dive back in with tech-savvy solutions for America.

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Democrats ponder youthful leaders to beat Vance in 2028
JD Vance · MSN · 45 days ago
"Democrats eye new generation of leaders who could outrun Vance in 2028"

Why you should care The party wants fresh faces to tackle tricky opponents like Vance.

SpeculationIndependentOn the radar
AOC's big win fuels 2028 White House buzz
AOC · AOL.com · 45 days ago
"AOC's primary win reignites speculation over 2028 White House bid, Schumer challenge"

Why you should care Her primary victory has pundits buzzing about a presidential run.

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NYC victories could complicate 2028 race for hopefuls
Yahoo · 45 days ago
"Mamdani, DSA sweep in NYC could make things dicey for this possible 2028 presidential contender"

Why you should care The Democratic Socialists' sweep might shake up potential candidacies.

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DSA to poll members on 2028 presidential pick
thepostmillennial.com · 45 days ago
"Democratic Socialists of America to survey members on their choice for a 2028 presidential candidate"

Why you should care They're gauging member interest for a 2028 run.

SpeculationIndependentOn the radar
Is AOC the left's 2028 presidential favorite?
AOC · Real Clear Politics · 45 days ago
"RCP Podcast: Should Dems Panic Over Rise of the 'Dirtbag Left'? Is AOC the 2028 Nominee?"

Why you should care Debate heats up over her potential candidacy.

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Marco Rubio2JD Vance2Tucker Carlson2AOC2Will Jawando1Gretchen Whitmer1Ted Cruz1Pete Buttigieg1Gavin Newsom1Andrew Yang1
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