# Vance discusses 2028, Ted Cruz and a difficult midterm climate that could shape his future

https://mins.news/en/item/82897

- NBC News, 2026-10-02 01:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jd-vance/vance-2028-ted-cruz-midterm-climate-future-rcna600312

> Vice President JD Vance said Republicans face an “uphill climb” in the midterm elections. He said the results could provide a data point as he considers his plans for 2028.

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