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Unlikely candidate sees huge surge in race to become US president in 2028
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Vice President JD Vance has long been considered the front-runner, but Ron DeSantis has emerged as a popular contender as the GOP seeks a successor to President Donald Trump
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6 Nov 09:25
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Unlikely candidate sees huge surge in race to become US president in 2028
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