"Vance tends to inspire wishful thinking, and attracting positive projection isn't a bad quality in a politician. Halperin seems to think they're not optimistic enough: "If the election were held today, Vance would still be the most likely next occupant of the Oval Office. Not by a whisker, but by a margin.""
"All of the above—from the Iran war hopes to the 2028 dreams—sounds, to me, utterly fanciful. Round one in Islamabad seemed to make the two-week ceasefire even more fragile, with President Donald Trump announcing a blockade of the Hormuz Strait right afterwards."
"Vance is the least popular vice president ever, having plummeted 21 points in public approval since taking office. Still, 2028 is a long way away, and if Vance can secure some kind of diplomatic understanding with Iran that averts the resumption of war, he'll lay the groundwork for a political comeback."
"But to win the presidency, Vance will need to answer a question that more and more people are asking: Who is he?"
Vice President J.D. Vance's peace talks in Islamabad were unexpectedly canceled, challenging the narrative that he could end the war and boost his political standing. Despite claims of confidence regarding the 2028 GOP nomination, Vance's approval ratings have significantly declined since taking office. The fragile ceasefire and recent actions by President Trump further complicate the situation. Vance's ability to secure a diplomatic resolution with Iran could influence his political future, but he faces increasing scrutiny regarding his identity and effectiveness as a leader.
Read at The American Conservative
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