We made a fantasy draft of the 2028 presidential race | America, Actually

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Who has a good shot at becoming president in 2028? Vox Media podcaster and journalist Kara Swisher and independent journalist and political commentator Don Lemon join Vox’s Astead Herndon for a fantasy draft of the Democratic and Republican fields, making the case for who could emerge as each party’s nominee. They debate everyone from JD Vance and Kamala Harris to Tucker Carlson and Lemon himself, while discussing the issues that are shaping the next presidential election, including electability, Donald Trump’s influence and who can actually win in an ever-evolving digital media landscape. 00:00 Why the 2028 race could be the messiest yet 02:24 The Republican fantasy draft 04:13 Is Marco Rubio the GOP's safest bet? 05:35 The surprising case for Tucker Carlson 07:12 JD Vance divides the panel 09:09 RFK Jr., Donald Trump (again), and the outsider candidates 12:55 Could Ivanka Trump inherit the MAGA movement? 14:37 The Republican long shots 18:05 The Democratic fantasy draft 19:00 Ga

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