"Vance is as unpopular as he is unlikable, which is quite the parlay, if you think about it. Even his bungling attempts to influence the Hungarian elections... were spun as his 'stepping up' into a more important role in the administration."
"The moves widen Vance's connections in the lobbying and fundraising worlds that are typically needed in a presidential run. Should he decide to run for president in 2028, the network of former Vance aides who still feel loyal to the vice president could provide fundraising expertise."
"Back in the day, the great Peter Gammons used to write a massive baseball notes column... I valued it because all of that dogged reporting meant that I didn't have to do it. I feel the same way about these stories about the activities within the vast universe of bagmen."
Vice President J. Divan Vance is seen as preparing for a 2028 presidential run, despite his unpopularity. His former aides are moving to influential lobbying firms, expanding his connections in fundraising and policy. These relationships could be crucial for a future campaign. Vance's attempts to influence foreign elections have been framed as him stepping into a more significant role, indicating a strategic effort to rehabilitate his image among political elites.
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