Scott Walker urges Vance to avoid DeSantis’s 2024 pitfalls

Published September 17, 2026 7:00am ET




Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Vice President JD Vance is currently the Republican Party’s front-runner for the 2028 presidential nomination, but warned that the 2026 midterm elections could reshape the field.

In an exclusive video interview with the Washington Examiner, Walker said Vance has emerged as the leading contender for the nomination while suggesting Republicans looking to challenge him will need to offer a clear alternative.

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